POLI 181 - Reproduction, Families and Social Policy

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

(Same as STS 181 and WMST 181) This course studies both social and biological dimensions surrounding family formation in the contemporary United States. Families are undergoing radical transformation as a result of rapid change in scientific knowledge, reproductive technologies and social organization. Topics may include: contraception, pre-natal testing, birthing technologies, and assigning parentage and custody. We will investigate the profound ways in which changes in such areas affect understanding of, and social supports for, families in United States society. Ms. Pokrywka and Ms. Shanley.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.

This course is taught at the Taconic Correctional Facility for Women to a combined class of Vassar and Taconic students.