Gender, Justice and Settler Colonialism

3 credits

An intersectional lens will be used to analyze how settler colonialism directly impacts justice outcomes in criminal and child welfare proceedings in Canada and other settler states. The class will include case studies and legal theory including the Gladue Principle. Students do not need to have a justice background. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credit hours or a 200-level WGST course.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of WGST 303, WGST 380AY or JS 398AE.*