Perspectives on Motherhood
FGSS 250
Spring 2012 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
AMST 256 |
Motherhood is a central experience in many women's lives, but its meaning varies widely in different social contexts and has changed dramatically over time. This seminar will examine motherhood as individual experience, cultural construction, public policy, and political force. Focusing on the United States from the 18th century to the present, we will explore changes in pregnancy and birth, ideas about rearing children, combining work and child care, and the political meanings of motherhood. Readings will include historical documents, literature, and scholarship providing historical, anthropological, and feminist perspectives on motherhood. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Interpretation, Writing
This course will require writing assignments and will enhance students' skills of interpreting documents.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS FGSS |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AMST)(FGSS) |
Major Readings:
Golden, Janet. MOTHERS AND MOTHERHOOD: READINGS IN AMERICAN HISTORY
Jetter, Alexis, et al. THE POLITICS OF MOTHERHOOD
Crittenden, Ann. THE PRICE OF MOTHERHOOD
Scheper-Hughes, Nancy. DEATH WITHOUT WEEPING
Leavitt, Judith. BROUGHT TO BED: CHILDBEARING IN AMERICA, 1750-1950
Perkins Gilman, Charlotte. HERLAND
Solinger, Ricky. WAKE UP, LITTLE SUSIE: SINGLE PREGNANCY AND RACE BEFORE ROE V. WADE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Regular readings responses; two short papers; ten-page final essay. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
More readings to be announced at the beginning of semester. |
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