POSC 371 - Women and Development

Institution:

Denison University

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Description:

The focus of this course will be on three interrelated issues: (1 the current state of development theory and practice and the ways in which women are included and/or impacted, (2) feminist critiques and approaches to conceptual issues involved in development and specific project implementation, and (3) an evaluation of specific development policies and projects in terms of their impact on women and national development goals. Through the investigation of development theory, development policy and the impacts of specific projects in culturally specific contexts -- primarily sub-Saharan Africa, the Asian sub-continent and Latin America -- students will have the opportunity to grapple with the meanings of development globally, nationally and locally. By focusing on development theory, policy and practice, students will have the chance to look at the opportunities and constraints inherent in the myriad policies and practices known as "development" from multiple perspectives of theorists, practitioners and participants.(4 credits)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.denison.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 587-0810

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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