Reproduction and the Law Seminar

This seminar examines how laws regulating reproduction impact constitutional and human rights. It explores reproductive regulation from domestic, international, and comparative perspectives. The course will begin with an analysis of the traditions and historical practices associated with the regulation of reproduction. We will examine all the major U.S. Supreme Court cases concerning contraception and abortion. The U.S. abortion decisions also will be compared to major decisions on abortion in a number of other countries. The course will conclude with an analysis of foreign and international laws impacting reproduction, including population control laws. Evaluation will be based on several short reading responses, a paper, and class participation. Students may elect to submit their papers to satisfy the Capstone writing requirement.

May meet the Capstone writing requirement.

Prerequisite: Constitutional Law I

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