The Economics of Gender
ECON 217
Fall 2008
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01
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| Crosslisting:
FGSS 235 |
This course uses economic methods to analyze gender differences in employment and earnings. Topics covered include allocation of time between the household and the labor market, consequences of employment for family structure, theories of discrimination, and occupational segregation. Historical trends and cross-cultural comparisons are discussed at length along with current U.S. conditions. Policy areas studied include antipoverty programs, comparable worth, provision of child care, parental leave, affirmative action, and antidiscrimination legislation. While this course primarily uses the economics perspective, it also draws upon political science, psychological, sociological, and anthropological analyses. One goal of this course is for you to understand current research and policy debates in the economic gender issues and to be able to formulate coherent positions on the topics covered. Another goal is to improve your writing skills. To achieve these ends, written analysis of current and proposed policies will be stressed. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ECON |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: ECON101 OR ECON110 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (ECON)(FGSS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
The text is Jacobsen, THE ECONOMICS OF GENDER, third edition. Additional short items will occasionally be handed out in class. I may recommend that you read other articles or books in preparation for the final paper.
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Examinations and Assignments:
There will be four short writing assignments (3-5 pages), two in-class tests, and a final paper (15-20 pages) in lieu of a final exam. Class participation will be counted. |
| Instructor(s): Jacobsen,Joyce Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: PAC125; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 10 | FR: X |
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