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Undergraduate Record 2012-2013 
    
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Undergraduate Record 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

WGS 4240 - Rights, Identity and Gender

Investigates the conflict over culture and women’s rights and examines a number of proposed solutions.  Issues addressed include the claims of minority communities in liberal states, marriage practices in Africa and the U.S., domestic violence in India, and female genital mutilation.  Cross-listed with PLCP 4120.  Prerequisite:  One course in PLCP or permission of the instructor.



Credits: 3