AAS 333 - Women in International Development

Institution:

Adelphi University

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3 credits The assumptions of this course are that (1) it is possible to characterize the role of women in the development process, (2) that women as a corporate entity endure unique problems, and (3) that they require special measures to address their development needs. This course is a cross-national survey of the status of women. It is an exploration of the historical and contemporary events that have shaped women’s participation in international development, with theoretical, conceptual, social, economic, political, and cultural levels of analyses of applicable development theories as they identify salient issues in women’ s lives. The cross-cultural focus examine s women 痵 lives through some of these issues: agriculture, health, nutrition, urban living, education and communications, family plannin g, women ’s organizations, the genetics revolution and biotechnology, legal statutes, energy, migration and employment, religion, and public administratio

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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