The course covers the social, cultural and political concepts of gender as reflected in the laws. It concerns itself with the domestic and international regimes concerning gender and the law and analyzes areas for reform.
By the end of the course students will have acquired the analytical skills to critically question seemingly “gender-neutral,” “objective” and “universal” legal concepts and norms. Students shall have the ability to perceive and understand the subtle ways – normally hidden from view – which the law employs to perpetuate gender discrimination.