Animals and Society

Description

In this course, you will :

• Consider the changing roles and statuses of animals in society, as well as the social, cultural, and ethical implications.
• Explain the status of animals in contemporary society using key perspectives and concepts from the field of human/animal studies.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of including animals in social issue analyses.
• Examine the socially constructed boundaries that exist between humans and animals, as well as the consequences of those boundaries.

Syllabus :

• Animals, Self, and Society
• Animals and Institutions
• The Changing Status and Perception of Animals