GEO 240 - GEOGRAPHY AND GENDER

College of Arts and Sciences

Credit(s): 3

Adopts a geographic approach to the study of gender relations. The role of space and place in shaping the diversity of gender relations throughout the world will be considered. Through case studies the importance of gender relations in understanding a variety of issues will be stressed. Such issues include: the design and use of urban and rural environments; ‘Third World’ development; regional economic restructuring; changing political geographies; and migration.