POLS 5420 - Women in American Politics

Credits: 3

Alternate years. Seminar on women’s participation in American politics. Trends in women’s political participation, political interest, political knowledge, and political attitudes are examined, including regional, cultural, and race/ethnic variations. Explanations for women’s under-representation in elective office are explored, including differences in childhood socialization, education, workforce participation, political engagement, treatment by the media, and recruitment by political elites. Credit allowed for only one of POLS 5420, WS 4420 and POLS 4420.

Repeatable:
No