WMS 420 - Birth and Death

Institution:

CUNY College of Staten Island

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Description:

(Also SOC 420) 4 hours; 4 credits An exploration of the different sociological renderings of birth and death in contemporary societies. Understanding the concepts of birth and death from a sociological perspective offers an excellent opportunity to explore the intersections of race, class, gender, spirituality, and age. This course will be heavily geared toward feminist and critical perspectives. It will explore recent technological innovations and their implications for representations of conception, birth, and death. Prerequisites: ANT 100 or SOC 100 and a 200-level ANT or SOC course or permission of the instructor

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csi.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 982-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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