Legal Studies 397AF - ST-Law & Society in Africa

This course explores legal issues in Sub-Saharan Africa in relation to the prevailing cultures, the historical and ongoing tensions between imported norms and standards, and home-grown normative systems and values. We will look at contemporary socio-legal issues including informal justice systems; democratic governance; economic development, production and regulation; as well as legal development in the face of cultural practices relating to initiation, marriage and inheritance that are perceived to be harmful or in violation of human rights (especially women's rights).

Open to Undergraduate Seniors & Juniors only. Pre Req: LEGAL 250