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SOC 609

Gender and Global Human Rights

This course examines abrogation of International Human Rights and patriarchal social control of gender, historically and in the 21st century. It critically assesses the role of the United Nations, governments, NGOs, and community resistance to human rights protections and violations. Explores issues of patriarchal control of gender identities and sexualities; sexual violence, pornography, sex work, trafficking, refugees, war, and genocide; education, work, and healthcare; legitimization role of media and religion, neocolonialism and white supremacy.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

SOC 11B or SOC 103 or SOC 104 or SOC 105 or SOC 111 or Direct Entry

Co-Requisites

None

Antirequisites

SOC 28B

Custom Requisites

None

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