2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog

MGT 378 Women in the Workforce

Explores the progression of women as a vital part of the United States workforce and the resulting social issues that arose from this change. The course will focus on three key areas: the history of women in the workforce, both as domestic workers and as modern industrialized worker; the social issues which arose as women became an integral part of the workforce; and the modern issues facing women today as they enter the workforce and pursue their careers. Additionally, this course will examine the underlying reasons resulting from gender roles as they relate to work-related issues.