WST 230 - Women, Health, and the Environment

Examines the roles of women in shaping current practices and policies of the Western health care system and related environmental issues. It will draw on the work of Rachel Carson and modern women healers of the body and the ecosystem. Students are encouraged to be involved in transformational work at the local, personal or more global level.

Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Population and the Environment Requirements.

Prerequisites
WST 101 or permission.

Credits: 3