CSOC 609 - Gender and Global Human Rights

Course Description

This course examines abrogation of International Human Rights and patriarchal social control of gender, historically and in the 21st century. It critically assesses the role of the United Nations, governments, NGOs, and community resistance to human rights protections and violations. Explores issues of patriarchal control of gender identities and sexualities; sexual violence, pornography, sex work, trafficking, refugees, war, and genocide; education, work, and healthcare; legitimization role of media and religion, neocolonialism and white supremacy.

Requisites

Prerequisite: CSOC 103 or CSOC 104 or CSOC 105 or SOC 111 or Direct Entry

Relevant Programs

Ethics : Electives – Group B (select 3 not previously taken in Electives – Group A)