GOV 319 - Gender and Law

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course examines the constraints and limitations of law to achieve equality, justice and freedom in matters related to gender. It will examine how individuals use, challenge, and resist law and legal institutions to defi ne problems and create social change. Drawing on an image of social science research, class readings pose important and persistent questions about whether and how law can adequately address gender-related concerns, such as those related to violence, work, family, reproduction and education. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, GOV 101, and junior standing or above.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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