PS 425 Women and the Law

Examines the relationship between women and the law. The first half of the course considers several theories of women's equality. During the second half of the course students will apply these theories to a variety of problems in gender justice. Substantive issues covered may include: sexual harassment, abortion, fetal protection policies, and pornography. Also offered for graduate-level credit as PS 525; this course is the same as WS 424; course may be taken only once for credit.