Description
The course explores gender politics in law. It examines how legal systems and practices are deployed and mobilized to structure, defy and transform gender norms, identities, and roles. It considers how social relations are gendered by different kinds of law, such as employment, education, marriage, family-making and sexuality, with a particular focus on laws in the Arab region. It also considers how law regulates bodies by looking closely at transgender processes, reproduction and pregnancy.
Common questions about IGS 719
What is IGS 719 at LAU?
IGS 719 Gender and the Law is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the Communication Mobil. & Identity department. The course explores gender politics in law. It examines how legal systems and practices are deployed and mobilized to structure, defy and transform gender norms, identities, and roles.
How many credits is IGS 719?
IGS 719 Gender and the Law is worth 3 credits at LAU.