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HIS-304 — Women in History

History and International Studies · 300 Level · Second Semester

About this course

HIS-304 Women in History is a 300 Level course in the History and International Studies department, taught in the Second Semester. On La-Net Hub you can watch all 17 recorded lectures for free, grouped into 9 series, read the course lecture note online or download it as a PDF, and test yourself with practice questions.

Women’s Roles in Political, Economic, and Private Life explores the diverse and evolving contributions of women across key spheres of society, including governance, economic activities, and family or domestic settings. It examines how women participate in political decision-making, leadership, and advocacy; contribute to economic development through labor, entrepreneurship, and resource management; and shape social and cultural life within households and communities. The topic also highlights historical and contemporary challenges such as gender inequality, limited access to opportunities, and the ongoing efforts to promote women’s empowerment and gender equity. Course objectives include enabling learners to understand the multifaceted roles of women in society, analyze their contributions in political, economic, and private life, recognize the challenges they face, and develop critical perspectives on strategies for promoting gender equality and inclusive development.

Milestones in Women’s Historical Struggles explores the key events, movements, and achievements that have marked the fight for women’s rights and gender equality across different societies and historical periods. It highlights significant milestones such as the struggle for suffrage, access to education, labor rights, political representation, and the global women’s rights movements that have challenged discrimination and inequality. The topic also examines the contributions of influential women and activist groups who have advanced social change and empowerment, while emphasizing ongoing efforts to achieve full equality. Course objectives include enabling learners to understand major milestones in women’s struggles for rights, analyze the historical contexts and impacts of these movements, recognize key figures and achievements, and develop critical perspectives on gender equality and social justice.

Lectures in this course

Series 1: Women's Roles in Political Economic, and Private Life (series 1)

  1. Women's Roles in Political Economic, and Private Life 1 12 minutes 1 second
  2. Women's Roles in Political Economic, and Private Life 2 13 minutes 46 seconds

Series 2: Milestones in Women’s Historical Struggles (series 2)

  1. Milestones in Women’s Historical Struggles 1 12 minutes 1 second
  2. Milestones in Women’s Historical Struggles 2 12 minutes 59 seconds

Series 3: milestones in women's historical struggles (series 2)

  1. milestones in women's historical struggles 1 11 minutes 40 seconds
  2. milestones in women's historical struggles 2 12 minutes 37 seconds

Series 4: Colonisation, Slavery, and woman's Resistance (series 3)

  1. Colonisation, Slavery, and woman's Resistance 1 14 minutes 1 second
  2. Colonisation, Slavery, and woman's Resistance 2 14 minutes 42 seconds

Series 5: Colonisation, Slavery, and Women’s Resistance (series 3)

  1. Colonisation, Slavery, and Women’s Resistance 1 14 minutes 23 seconds

Series 6: Suffrage, Wartime, and Reproductive Rights (series 4) · Part 1

  1. Suffrage, Wartime, and Reproductive Rights 1 11 minutes 16 seconds
  2. Suffrage, Wartime, and Reproductive Rights 2 11 minutes 18 seconds

Series 7: Suffrage, Wartime, and Reproductive Rights (series 4) · Part 2

  1. Suffrage, Wartime, and Reproductive Rights 1 11 minutes 36 seconds
  2. Suffrage, Wartime, and Reproductive Rights 2 11 minutes 37 seconds

Series 8: Race, Class, Age, Religion, and Sexuality (series 5)

  1. Race, Class, Age, Religion, and Sexuality 11 minutes 24 seconds
  2. Race, Class, Age, Religion, and Sexuality 2 11 minutes 30 seconds

Series 9: Race,Class ,Age, Religion, and Sexuality (series 5)

  1. Race,Class ,Age, Religion, and Sexuality 1 11 minutes 6 seconds
  2. Race,Class ,Age, Religion, and Sexuality 2 11 minutes 12 seconds