WOMS 212 - Motherhood in Culture and Politics

Credit(s): 3

MOTHERHOOD IN CULTURE&POLITICS
Component: Lecture
Examines contemporary cultural and political issues related to motherhood and mothering experience, including definitions and cultural significance of motherhood, experiences of childbirth, effects of new reproductive technologies, surrogate mothering and “maternal thinking;” also, efforts to avoid motherhood through contraception and abortion and related legal controversies.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

University Breadth: Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Breadth: GROUP C: A&S Social & Behavioral Sci Requirement Designations: Multicultural Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3A: Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures