Women's Health

Catalog description

In this course, students will be introduced to the personal and social concerns of women's past and present health trends. Focus will be placed on the historical perspective of women's health, including human rights issues from infancy through old age. Students will explore the major physical, mental, social, and emotional issues of women's health. Topics will include, but are not limited to: feminism, body image, drug abuse, violence against women, childbearing, disease, and health issues related to aging.