WMST 313 - Families,Sexuality and the State

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Denison University

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Description:

In this course we explore families and kinship from a cross-cultural perspective as well as examine the ways in which race/ethnicity, economic status and sexuality shape family and kinship structures in the contemporary U.S. We explore specific issues including welfare state policies; the organization and provision of care work; trans-national motherhood; reproductive technologies and surrogacy, and women's political activism in the context of families and extended families. These case studies will be analyzed using anthropological, sociological and feminist theories. This course can satisfy the Social Sciences requirement or the Interdisciplinary/World Issues requirement. Prerequisite: S/A 100 or consent.(4 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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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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