Government 324 - Seminar: Women Under Communism and Post-Communism

This course provides a comprehensive analysis of women's experiences under communist and socialist regimes through to post-communist transition. The course explores the theoretical underpinnings of Marxist- Leninist views on gender equality and evaluates how these ideals translated into state policies vs. the lived experiences of women across the Soviet Union, the Eastern Bloc, and later Russia, Eastern Europe, China, and other socialist countries in the Global South. Students examine the ways in which communist policies transformed women's public and private lives, and how women shaped these societies. The second half of the course focuses on the dramatic changes women faced during and after the collapse of communism, including shifts in political participation, economic standing, and their societal roles and status. Designation: Comparative. Restrictions: Juniors and Seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only