WST 340 - Sociology of Human Reproduction

A study of the links between biological reproduction and the socioeconomic and cultural processes that affect and are affected by it. The history of the transition from high levels of fertility and mortality to low levels of both; different kinship, gender, and family systems around the world and their links to human reproduction; the value of children in different social contexts; and the social implications of new reproductive technologies.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): SOC 105; one D.E.C. E or SNW course in biology

Offered: This course is offered as both SOC 340 and WST 340.

DEC: H

SBC: STAS