Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area D0 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D4 · CSU GE Area D7DescriptionA comparative study of childhood as experienced in a variety of world cultures. Explores different cultural patterns of child rearing and the differential experiences of childhood as they are influenced by race, class, gender and environmental variables. The role of women and girls as child bearers, caretakers and providers will be emphasized. The effects of rapid culture change on children will be studied with particular emphasis on poverty, armed conflict, and HIV/AIDS. Cross-listed with CFS-180. 