LAW 6847 - Gender and the Law

Institution:

University of Dayton

Subject:

Law

Description:

This course will introduce students to gender theory -- different theoretical approaches to how gender and gender differences should be treated in the law. Students will first examine different theoretical approaches to gender equality: formal equality, substantive equality, relational feminism, dominance feminism and ethic of care theory. Students will then use the theoretical perspectives learned during the beginning of the term to analyze and dissect a variety of practical issues in which gender comes into play relating to biological, mixed biological/social and social differences. These topics may include: pregnancy leave, sexual stereotyping in the workplace, sex segregation in education/athletics, women in the military, affirmative action, surrogate motherhood, disposition of frozen embryos and selected topics in divorce law. Topics can vary from year to year depending on professor and student interests. Prerequisites: Constitutional Law, Family Law (recommended). Credit Type A.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udayton.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 229-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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