Gender & Politics

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This writing intensive course examines the role of gender in politics, with particular attention to the causes and consequences of the underrepresentation of women in political institutions. The class considers the impact of cultural, institutional, situational and economic factors on the descriptive and substantive representation of men and women. Course content is drawn (primarily) from scholarly research in the subfield of gender and politics.The intersection of gender, race, and class are also featured prominently in course readings and class discussions. The relevance of political participation from diverse segments of society to the workings of democracy and the representation of interests in political and social institutions is central to the course. Course Attributes: Solidarity & Kinship Flag, Gender & Diversity Studies College of Arts & Sciences Political Science