HS 240 HISTORY OF UNITED STATES SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS

This course traces the history of movements for political, economic, and social justice in United States history, including abolitionism, women’s suffrage, the growth of labor unions and agricultural associations, the long Civil Rights Movement, the Gay and Women’s Liberation Movements of the 1960s and 1970s, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Topics include the theories and ideologies of each movement, the impact of the movements on society and legislation, and reactions to the movements. Students will study both primary and secondary sources and are expected to complete research and writing assignments commensurate with advanced college standards. 3 Credits Prerequisite: HS 105 or HS 106.