Gender and the Law

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course focuses on a number of aspects relative to gender and the law in Canada. The course includes the following: (1) women, trans and non-binary people within the legal system, e.g., as judge, lawyer, victim and offender; (2) a study of the various laws which affect women, trans and non-binary people either directly or indirectly, examination of existing legislation and review of case law; (3) discussion of various agencies (primarily those which are legislated) which regulate the lives of women, trans and non-binary people in many areas including the family, reproductive rights, criminal, employment, Aboriginal law, and religious freedoms. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and POL-3429.