CHLT060 CH - Women in the Third World

This class explores the lives of women in Africa, Asia, and Latin America and feminist writings that grow out of their experience. It addresses such questions as these: What are their lives like? What are their accomplishments, problems, and priorities? How are they affected by and influenced by programs of economic development? What feminisms have grown out of their varied experiences? Why have these views been overlooked in Western feminist discourses?

Offered: Every other year

Credit: 1

Course Number: CHLT060 CH