Online Courses Handbook 2003

13444 (v.2) Anthropology 329 - World of Women - Their Position in Contemporary Societies

Area:	School of Social Sciences
Contact Hours:	3.0
Credits:	50.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	13443 (v.2) Anthropology 229 - World of Women - Their Position in Contemporary Societies
The position of women in different contemporary societies around the world. Exploration of issues relating to region, nation, class, ethnicity, kinship and sexuality through topics such as politics and religion. Study of particular effects of globalisation, modernity and 'development' on the lives of women. Similarities in the differences between the lives of women of diverse backgrounds. Plus a major research paper.