What do women’s underthings tell us about societal rights? How do Roman corsets, medieval Europe’s fascination with low-cut gowns and Henry VIII’s definition of underwear connect with the evolution of current brassieres? In this course we will examine how women’s fashion reflects women’s rights. The tighter and more restrictive her clothing, the fewer rights she has. We’ll also examine the popularity of body modifications, such as corset training, neck lengthening and foot binding and discuss why shown ankles were more scandalous than breasts. Come for a sample of fashion history woven with feminism and human rights.