WGS 3050 - Women, Gender, and the Law

Institution:

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

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Description:

This course is designed to acquaint students with ideas and issues about women and gender within the legal system. The course examines diverse topics related to situations in which women encounter the legal system by considering feminist legal debates. Students will be able to locate and understand gender bias in legal regulations and asses how existing legal standards may disadvantage specific groups of women. The course focuses primarily on the US legal system, but also considers international law and regulations in other jurisdictions.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uc.edu

Phone Number:

(513) 556-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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