Race, Sex, and War in U.S. History

Course Restrictions: Restricted to students in the Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Military Studies program, Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Global Security program, Master of Arts in Sustainability program, or Graduate Certificate in National Security & Strategic Studies program. Restricted to Graduate students.

This seminar will examine the intersection of race, gender, sexuality, and war throughout the history of the U.S. Students will be encouraged to consider a broad range of topics including the contributions and minorities to the U.S. military; the impact of war upon “social progress” in the U.S; the military as a medium of social change; the relationship between war and definitions of masculinity, femininity, and Americanism; and the gendered nature of conflict and the U.S. military itself.

Credit: 3