WS 517 Women in the Economy

Different economic theoretical perspectives are presented to account for women's particular economic roles currently and historically. Emphasis on women's responsibility for child rearing and housework; women?s relatively low wages; occupational segregation by gender; economic differences among women due to ethnicity, generation, and class; and policy issues with particular importance for women's economic situation. Recommended prerequisites: Ec 201, 202.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offerer for undergraduate-level credit as WS 417 and may be taken only once for credit.