PO 297 - Honors Seminar: Inequality and Politics

Institution:

Boston College

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Description:

In this course, we will seek to understand the relevance of inequality for politics in America, where Tocqueville long ago noted an egalitarian commitment. We will consider the nature, justice, and dimensions of inequalities in society; the contrast between the formal political equality that inheres in citizenship and the actual inequalities of political influence; and the nature and impact of public policies -- for example, voting rights, educational policies, and tax policies -- that enhance or diminish equality.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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