PSCI 3430 - Gender Politics

Goals: To analyze the relative power and impact of women in contemporary politics. To examine the most formidable hurdles to, and most promising opportunities for, gender political equality.

Content: Current research and theories about women and gender in domestic and global political contexts. Covers gender politics as it relates to political culture, changes in media, growing regional (urban-rural-suburban) divisions, political institutions and influential public policies.

Taught: Annually

Prerequisite: PSCI 1000 is recommended

Credits: 4