As the world economic systems become increasingly integrated, it becomes important for feminists to think and act globally and locally. Covers the treatment of women in the Anglo-American legal system. Focuses on constitutional limitations on discriminatory laws, reproductive rights, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, marriage and the family, and laws relating to sexual and domestic violence. An examination of American film and television from the perspective of those social groups whose participation in the industry has been restricted both in front of and behind the camera. WGS 380 Special Topics in Women Studies.
Topics vary each term.
May be taken more than once when the topic is different. WGS 399 Independent Readings. Independent supervised readings in selected topics. WGS 400 Senior Project. A service or career oriented supervised practicum or project designed by student and participating faculty member.