Fighting for Equality: 1950–2018

edX MOOC / Non-credit USD 50

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Fighting for Equality: 1950–2018

About this course

This course begins with an examination of how the Cold War reinforced the ideals of the suburban, nuclear family and how these ideals impacted women's trajectory towards independence and equality, and ends with the rise of the Me Too movement and a look at how the 2018 midterm election ushered in a new era of women in politics.

Skills you'll gain

gender equality politics social movements independence Cold War women's rights me too movement suburban family women in politics midterm elections

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