WSGS 440 - Family & Policy

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

WSGS - Women & Gender Studies

Description:

This course offers students a survey of the wide range of policy analyses and proposals from various perspectives concerning modern family life. We subject the views of feminists, centrist "family values" advocates, liberals, evangelical Christians to critical evaluation. What are the theoretical and conceptual foundations for their proposals? What is the empirical basis for their claims? What consequences flow from their proposed policies ¿ intended and unintended? What ideologies and interests are served by these policies?

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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