Women in Society
Sociology · 3 hrs Lecture
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Description
This course examines the social position of women in Western industrial capitalist societies with comparative material from socialist and non-industrial societies. Particular attention is given to the social status of women in the workforce and in the household and to prospects for change. Sociological perspectives explaining the origin and maintenance of the social position of women are examined.
Requisite courses
SOC-1100 or SOC-1101 or WGS-1232 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
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