The Politics of Reproduction

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course explores the politics of reproduction, with a primary focus on Canada. Students will consider how experiences relating to reproduction – including contraception, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting – are shaped by norms, politics, and medical institutions. Particular attention is given to the ways reproductive rights, responsibilities, and access to care are unevenly distributed. PREREQUISITES: 60 credit hours of previous coursework Recommended prerequisite: POLI 3206.03 EXCLUSIONS: POLI 5244 FORMATS: Seminar