SOC 318 - Women, Globalization, and Development

3 Credit(s) DIII

This course examines women and social change in different social, economic and political systems of the world. In the last half of the twentieth century, globalization has greatly transformed the social organization of many societies. Women in the Global South such as parts of Asia (except Japan), Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East have been impacted by these global social forces and should be studied as part of an interdependent world. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or permission of Department Chairperson.