Course Catalog - 2007-2008

     

SWGS 468 - SEX, POLITICS, & POVERTY

Long Title: WOMEN AND THE U.S. WELFARE STATE: SEXUAL POLITICS AND AMERICAN POVERTY
Department: Stdy of Women, Gender, & Sxlty
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Seminar in the history of women and welfare focuses on women's contributions to the growth of the welfare system and investigates how welfare has been shaped by understandings of gender, race, and class. Compares American programs to similar programs developed in other countries. Cross-list: HIST 468.