WS 310 - Women and Work

Institution:

Carlow University

Subject:

Womens Studies

Description:

This course examines the experiences of women in paid and unpaid work. Women comprise a significant and growing portion of the labor force. Their positions and experiences are very diverse and rooted in the specific historical and social contexts in which they live and work. The course begins with an overview of gender in society and the structure of the United States economy. It will examine the history of women's employment and women's current status in the workforce. A significant portion of the semester will be devoted to women in poverty and low-wage work. The course will conclude with an exploration of the strains associated with women's professional work experiences

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

09/01/2010 - 08/31/2010 09/01/2007 - 09/01/2010 

Institution Website:

www.carlow.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 578-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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