This survey course examines topics in law relating to gender through a series of different theoretical perspectives. Topics include employment, the family, domestic violence, school sports, sexual harassment, pornography, prostitution, rape, affirmative action, women in legal practice, pregnancy, and sexual identity. Some film is used in class. Evaluation is by an end-of-term exam and three short "reaction papers."
Course Areas of Practice | |
Evaluation Methods | Final Exam Reflective Writing Oral presentation Practical exercises In-class exercise Class participation |
Degree Requirements | |
Course Type | Seminar |
Learning Outcomes | Knowledge and understanding of substantive and procedural law Legal analysis and reasoning, legal research, problem-solving, and written and oral communication in the legal context |