SOCI 575 - Women and the Law

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George Mason University

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Credits: 3 Analyzes changing position of women in law from legal and sociological perspectives. Focuses on how law defines and regulates women's rights in variety of areas such as employment, marriage and divorce, reproduction and control of one's body, and violence against women. Explores social and economic consequences of various legal doctrines, and compares laws and policies in United States with those in other countries.Prerequisites Undergraduate senior status in sociology or graduate standing Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmu.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 993-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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