Study of Women and Gender 222 - GENDER, LAW AND POLICY

This course explores the legal status of women in the United States historically and today, focusing in the areas of employment, education, sexuality, reproduction, the family and violence. We study constitutional and statutory law as well as public policy. Some of the topics we cover are sexual harassment, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, and pregnancy discrimination. We study feminist activism to reform the law and examine how inequalities based on gender, race, class and sexuality shape the law. We also discuss and debate contemporary policy and future directions. Prerequisite SWG 150 or permission of the instructor.