LGST 3540 - Family and Gender Issues in Law

Goals: To introduce and explore the legal theories, policies, and practices that affect men, women, and children in their relationships with each other and in gender roles.

Content: In addition to covering substantive legal topics, the course emphasizes the analytical, practical and verbal skills necessary for working in the area of family law. This course has also been approved for the Women’s Studies major and minor. A Women’s Studies course recognizes, analyzes, and evaluates women’s contributions to knowledge, society, and culture. As a result, students enrolled in this course can expect opportunities to critically/analytically evaluate the diverse situations of women, nationally or globally; opportunities to critically examine social forces that change or shape the situation of women; and discussion of strategies for personal and/or social changes for the improvement of women’s situations and status.

Taught: Alternate years

Prerequisite: LGST 1250

Note: Legal specialty course.

Credits: 4