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Women, Politics, & Policy

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Fr 8a.m. – 10:45a.m.		 University Hall Y02-2120 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Fr 8a.m. – 10:45a.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2120
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (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

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

University Hall Y02-2120

Enrolled / Capacity

16 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Erin O'Brien

Tuition*

$2065 (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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