POL 296 - Women, Gender and Politics

4 Hour(s)
This course examines women, gender, and American politics . The last several years have brought these issues to the fore in American politics in ways that few would have predicted. To understand how women act politically, examine how gender shapes US politics, and make sense of our current political moment, this course explores two broad topics: women as activists, particularly within movements, and women in formal political roles, such as voter, candidate, and office-holder . This course will be conducted largely in seminar fashion, meaning that learning will take place through careful reading, thoughtful, informed discussion, and analytic writing assignments.

SP Odd Years
Also Offered As: WGS 296