Examines major social, cultural, economic, and political forces affecting the lives of women from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean. Introduces central social scientific concepts in women's studies. Employs transnational feminist theory to analyze a range of social issues affecting women in developing nations including globalization, violence, trafficking, immigration, work, family, and militarism. This course meets the Cabrillo College multicultural studies requirement. CAB GE D, CSU GE D, IGETC 4.