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A woman expresses solidarity for immigration reform at SEIU Local 99's Annual Family Picnic. (Image by SEIU Local 99 on flickr. License: CC BY-NC.)
Instructor(s)
Dr. Choi Hee An
Dr. Philip Kretsedemas
MIT Course Number
WGS.645
As Taught In
Spring 2019
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course uses theories of gender to explore sociopolitical, ethical and theological perspectives on immigration policy, with a focus on the U.S. The course begins with an overview of global developments in the feminization of migration and ethical and policy dilemmas that are specific to the current era.