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Women, Politics, & Policy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4130 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWe 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4130
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course exposes students to the field of "women and politics" in U.S. American politics. It investigates what a gender perspective adds to evaluations and understandings of politics and policy as well as ways in which gender influences policy outcomes, political perspectives, and political experiences. Collective action for, and on the behalf of, groups of women is a major focus as is the perspective of women of various races, social classes, ethnicities, and sexual orientations. The course covers: baseline trends and debates related to women and politics; gender movements and women's organizing from a historical perspective; political participation and public opinion; and, public policy.

Prerequisites

POLSCI 102 or POLSCI 203 or a WGS course or permission of instructor

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

University Hall Y04-4130

Enrolled / Capacity

21 / 30

Status

Open

Instructor

Erin O'Brien

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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