In this course we analyze selected issues in the regulation of human
reproduction & family building,
primarily from sociological and feminist
perspectives.
Although the specific topics vary from year to year, the most
recent class studied 1) birth control, 2) abortion, 3) teen pregnancy, 4)
infertility & new reproductive technologies, and 5) pregnancy & childbirth. We
examine historical and cross-cultural variations in how these phenomena are
structured and are particularly interested in the variables of gender, class &
race.
Students research and write a term paper whose findings are shared with the class. The course is largely discussion based, with students taking turns moderating class discussion of readings. Students also keep a journal in which they log responses to both class and homework material.
See Blackboard for course syllabus and other details. [available to class members only]
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