ENV 331 - Women and the Environment

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Environmental Studies

Description:

This team-taught, interdisciplinary course is designed to take an in-depth look at the relationship between women and the environment over time. We will explore several themes, including how women relate to the natural world; women, science and nature; living lightly on the land; nature as healer, ecofeminism, and women as advocates for the environment. Topics will be studied from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. Spring 2011: This course is meant to provide students with a broad overview and appreciation of gender disparities and women¿s role in environmental management and development in the developing world. It will focus on gender dynamics and the role of culture in defining gender roles and perceptions. Specific case studies will be presented to assist students in grasping issues that women in developing world have to deal with as they play their role in local community settings and contribute towards sustainable environmental management. The course will prepare students to cope with diverse cultural and environmental settings that they may encounter in the future.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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