HISTORY 770 / Race and Gender in Colonial History

3 unit(s)

This course explores themes in the comparative history of colonialism, from the late nineteenth century to second half of the twentieth century. It focuses on the significance of gender and race, but in individual years, it may also address the following topics: political unrest and anti-colonialism; nationalism and independence; the role of indigenous middle classes; migration and population movements; urban experiences; health and colonialism; social welfare policies, including those governing population growth; the role of international organizations such as the League of Nations. Although it will concentrate on the British colonial world, it will also look at areas of French, Dutch, Spanish, and U.S. imperial interests.