WST 225: Gender and Politics

Goal: To examine the status of women in today’s political world from a global perspective, and to understand how women’s experiences are shaped by historical, political, and societal factors.
Content: The course examines the extent to which women have participated and achieved representation in the political arena, and with what impact; analyzes how public policy affects women’s lives; and evaluates critical political and social issues that women face in today’s global world.
Gen. Ed. Category: Synthesizing Perspectives; Women’s Experiences; (SBS/PS).
Cross-Listed as: POL 225.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate