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WGS 290 The Legal Rights of Women

3 Credit(s)

Beginning with a historical overview, this course examines women’s evolving legal status in the US. Discussions focus on women and work, including sexual harassment; reproductive rights; and women in the family, with an emphasis on domestic violence. Participants also consider whether equality is best achieved by treating men and women identically or by taking into account such differences as women’s reproductive capacity.

Distribution Area: Humanities