POL 371 - Women and Comparative Development

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Adelphi University

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3 credits Since the United Nations’ “Decade of the Woman,” a variety of critical scholarly perspectives on economic and political development have emerged. Applying these perspectives, many scholars, practitioners, and activists argue that development strategies often have failed to adequately addre ss women ’s issues, or have actually contributed to lowering their status. This course examines the growing academic literature on women and development, focusing on the gender critique and the responses from the development community. It will explore issues such as wome n’s health, education, employment, population planning, and political participation in selected countries from the developing nations of Asia, Africa, and Latin Americ

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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