W S 3823 - Motherhood in Contemporary Society

Institution:

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Description:

Prerequisite: 1003 or junior standing. Explores various historical, social, economic and personal aspects of motherhood. Examines how definitions of motherhood and family, as well as mothers' relationship to work outside the home, have changed over time in the American context. Family relationships, work-family balance, childcare, and gendered expectations of women's and men's roles in the family and workplace will be considered. The public policy context of contemporary motherhood will be examined as well as the perception and reality of motherhood in various cultures. (Su

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ou.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 325-0311

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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