ID 430 - Women and the Law

Institution:

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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Description:

Students will have a historical overview of how law and the legal system have defined women's status from the earliest times in the world in such areas as family law, criminal law, property and contract rights, earnings, and rights of citizenship. From this historical perspective, selected contemporary issues are examined, including statutory, regulatory, and constitutional remedies to gender bias or inequities; family violence, divorce, custody, and economic/employment issues. The effectiveness of the courts, legislatures, and other forums in resolving these issues is also examined. Fulfills general studies requirement and serves as elective in Women's Studies minor. Fall, odd years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.smwc.edu

Phone Number:

(812) 535-5151

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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