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POSC 345 - Gender in American Campaigns and Elections

Credit(s): 3
GENDER IN AMERICAN ELECTIONS
Component: Lecture
This course explores the social and political implications of gender in American campaigns and elections. The course materials are organized around four central questions: (1) Where do our ideas about sex and gender come from?, (2) What motivates women’s political activism?, (3) Why do women run for office, when do they win, and why does it matter?, and (4) How does public policy shape women’s lives?
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: May be crosslisted with WOMS 345 .
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE3B: Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures GE4: Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications