PSC 303 ,304 - Gender,Politics,& Policy

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

Gender both shapes and is shaped by politics. This course explores this fundamental proposition in the context of several primary themes, including feminist political activism in historical perspective women in American electoral politics (both mass politics and as political elites) globalization and gender equity and gender and public policy. A major portion of the course is devoted to considering contemporary public policy issues through the lens of gender-as it intersects with race, class, and other social divisions-focusing on policies such as welfare, sexual harassment, reproduction and women's health, and gender discrimination in sports, education, and the military. Prerequisite: PSC 101 Introduction to American National Government or WST 101 Introduction to Women's Studies or permission of instructor. Meets general academic requirement B (and W which applies to 304 only).

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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