Examines the role of gender in global economy. Explores the impacts of colonialism and modern global economy on gender relations, with particular emphasis on third world societies. Also focuses on related issues of population politics, environmental crisis, women's sexual exploitation, and women's social movements worldwide. Prereqs., GEOG 1982, 1992, 2002, 2412, WMST 2000 or 2050. Same as WMST 3672. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.