This course provides a cogent analysis of the economic and social realities for women in the United States. It is designed to provide some conceptual and analytical tools which will enable the student to understand the nature of the chronic social, economic, and political problems. Concepts including fair wage, full employment, social citizenship and economic equity will be critically analyzed and critiqued. It discusses sex discrimination and how it shapes the lives of all women. However, it goes further and examines the class and racial divisions among women and their families.
Special attention is given to U.S. social policy.
Two primary aims of the course are to help the student comprehend the underlying causes of the oppressive conditions of poor women and their families and to stimulate ideas and discussion about strategies and policies which offer ways to make our society more humane. Randy Albelda and Chris Tilly . Glass Ceilings and Bottomless Pits . Attendance is obligatory of all students. For each day you are absent, you will be penalized 5 negative points.