SBS 358 - Representations of Motherhood

This interdisciplinary course examines the ways in which motherhood is represented in various cultural forms (including film, literature, and political rhetoric) and from within different historical and cultural contexts. Contemporary psychological theories will be considered in terms of how they are used to prescribe normative demands on women and mothers and also how they attribute various powers to mothers that then contribute to the construction of particular social policies and practices.

Prerequisite(s): Writing, Reading, and Inquiry 2 course.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Social & Behavioral Sciences