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SOC 608

Women, Power and Change

How are women’s movements historically and in the present relevant to the lives of women and girls today? This course examines the history of feminist movements within the broader frameworks of international feminism, lesbian and women-identified trans identities, Indigenous feminism and anti-racist feminism. Topics of exploration include the beauty myth, violence against women, ageism, disability, reproductive rights, paid and unpaid work, health, education, religion and social media.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

SOC 11A/B or SOC 103 or SOC 104 or SOC 105 or SOC 111 or Direct Entry

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

SOC 28 A/B, SOC 942

Custom Requisites

None

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