Introduction to Women and the Law

3 credits · Undergraduate

The course begins with a focus on feminist legal theory, and the integration of feminism with issues of race, class, sexual orientation, and disability. The second major focus is on equality rights in Canada, from the early cases to current concepts of equality under the Charter. The course then considers the impact of feminist legal theories on particular areas of the law. This is followed by student class presentations on major paper topics. PREREQUISITES: This class is open to all 2nd and 3rd year Law students and all students eligible to take classes from the classes listed as Gender and Women's Studies core classes. However, this is a seminar class and is limited to a total of 18 students from Law and Gender and Women's Studies combined. Therefore, available spaces may be limited. CROSSLISTED: LAWS 2152.03 FORMATS: Seminar