PO 332 Gender and Politics (3)
This course explores the importance of culture in defining gender roles, the division of political power between women and men, women's changing political roles in the U.S., and the impact of those changes on governmental processes and public policy outcomes. The course includes discussion of how women of color have both affected and been affected by these changes. Other themes are the history of women's political participation, gender differences in political participation and behavior, and the challenges and opportunities for women as candidates and officeholders. Extensive attention is given to policy issues such as education, health care, reproductive rights, employment, family law, and criminal justice. Formerly PO 332 Women and Politics
