WMST 492 - Women and the Law

Fall or Spring (3) Grover

This course will focus on the status and treatment of women in and under the law. It will be organized around the themes of women and work, women and the family, and women and health. Foundations for discussion will include readings of cases, legislation, historical and social science materials and jurisprudential work. Fulfills the Social Science requirement for the Women’s Studies major/minor. Note: (Students must return to campus in time to attend when Law School classes start, usually one full week before undergraduate classes.) (Cross listed with PUBP 600 02 and LAW 492 01)