2016-2017 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
WGS 335 - Women, Health and Environment
This course is an overview of contemporary women's health issues focusing on the interconnectedness between health and the environment. Topics include reproductive issues, pesticides, sustainable development, occupational hazards, health insurance, and breast cancer. Discussions and readings will focus on the impact of race, class, and sexuality on women's health. Part of the Sustainability Issue. Offered fall semester in even-numbered years. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Credits: 3