PSCI-3301 (3) Gender, Sexuality and U.S. Law

Contemporary and historic overview of U.S. courts' treatment of sex and gender. Using the case method, examines policy issues including, but not limited to: same sex marriage and civil unions; privacy; affirmative action; abortion; reproductive technologies; and discrimination based on sex and sexual orientation in education and in the workplace. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101 or WMST 2000. Same as WMST 3300. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.