SW 225 - Women's Issues Across The Life Span

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

This course examines some of the dilemmas facing women at various points during the life cycle. The course begins with an exploration of the underpinnings of female gender identity in childhood and includes an examination of adolescence (issues such as teenage pregnancy, bulimia, abortion), early adulthood (marriage/choosing to be single, work/family stresses, day care, timing of motherhood, dual career marriages), middle adulthood (empty nest debate, adult daughter/mother relationships, caregiving, depression), and later adulthood (living alone/widowhood, poverty, sexuality, social networks). Attention is given to minority women throughout the course. Cross-listed as WS 225. 3 semester hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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