Course Description
This course will examine the position of women and gender in U.S. law. It will address the philosophical underpinnings of the law's understanding of sex and gender, and the subordination of women and gender non-conforming individuals. Efforts to reshape this law will be reviewed. Legal victories and current controversies over marriage, reproduction, rape, sexual harassment and gay/transgender rights will be examined.
Convening Group
School
Social Sciences and Social Work
Course Attributes
MJ-AMER-Gender & Sexuality (AM12), MJ-LAWS-Law & Society Elective (LAWE)