Family Law Theory and Policy (LAW-720A-001)
Lockie
Meets: 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM (TH) - Room 526
Enrolled: 15 / Limit: 15
Notices
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Description
This upper-level course focuses on selected topics in family law from both theoretical and policy perspectives, with an emphasis on race, class, and sexual orientation. We will examine family law issues that have a constitutional or federal law dimension. Topics include legal responses to changing family structures, alternative methods of reproduction, the legacy of slavery, regulation of intimate human relationships, interstate child custody and support, family leave, and reproductive rights. We will examine the policies behind current guiding principles of family law with an emphasis on feminist theory. The seminar will have a take-home final exam and does not fulfill the upper-level writing requirement. Family Law is not a prerequisite for this course.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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There is no casebook for this course. The reading assignments will be available on MyWCL. Your class materials will consist of books, law review articles, select cases, and statutes.
First Class Readings
For the first class, please read the syllabus and the two selections listed below. These will be available on MyWCL.
Introduction to Feminist Theory and Defining the Family
- Becker’s Feminist Jurisprudence textbook excerpt
- Martha Fineman’s Neutered Mother, Chapter 3
Syllabus
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Adobe Acrobat (PDF)