The Stuyvesant High School Online Course Guide

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What is American Women's Histories?

 This social history course will explore how American women are agents of their own history and products of a larger history. Because women are by no means a monolithic group throughout American history, students will explore the range of American women's experiences and histories.

 Who should take this one semester elective?

Any sophomore, junior or senior who is interested in devoting more scholarship to women's experiences in American history is the perfect student for this course.

 What are the course's objectives?

• To define 'women's' history;
• To explore the meaning of women's status across American history;
• To examine how women have attempted to define, maintain, or gain power throughout American history;
• To identify common struggles faced by women; To identify women's differences based on race, class, ethnicity, region, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age.;
• To include topics like dating patterns, children rearing, contraception, costumes, children's literature, magazines, and advertising;
• To evaluate contemporary issues facing women in the U.S. and abroad.

 What will be expected of me?

This course will be taught in a 'seminar' style, with supplementary readings, discussions, videos, guest visitors and field trips. Meaningful participation in daily class discussions will be key.