HIST 4745 Women in Chinese History

This upper-division course is intended to be an in-depth analysis of the history of women and gender in China from the Han dynasty onwards. We will examine footbinding, sexuality, gender identity, motherhood, women’s rights, ethnicity, gender discrimination, power, marriage, and other topics related to the experiences of women in China. No prior knowledge of Chinese history is assumed, but students are expected, upon completing the course, to be able to present critical analyses of the role of women in Chinese culture and history.