HIST377 2019 February Week 5 Discussion Latest

HIST377 6381  U.S. Women's History 1870 to 2000

Week 5 Discussion

Choose one of the following and write a comprehensive discussion post of 250 to 500 words.  In addition to the assigned readings from the Course Modules and U.S. History, I have included some other resources that you should find helpful – these can be found in the Discussion Topic Week 5: Overview.

Your discussion is due by Thursday of Week 5 – use the “Create a Thread” option, Comments are due by Sunday use the “Reply” option. Note for the comments – make sure that you comment on topics other than the one you wrote your essay on.

1. Which Japanese internee impacted you the most and why? What are your thoughts on profiling people based on their race or religion?

2. Many of us learn the basics and sometimes dive even deeper into WWII but we rarely study women in this war. What surprised you the most from Chafe's article? Do you think that served in WACs felt equal and honored? Why or why not?