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Paris, France - Course Descriptions - Women and Politics

Course Information

Subject: Gender Studies (GS), Political Science (POLS)
Number: 386
Language of Instruction: English

Contact Hours and Credits

Semester Session: 45 contact hours, 3 semester credits, 4 quarter credits

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Summary

Explores the formal, public domain of women in politics and the informal, pragmatic strategies used by women's organizations throughout the world to obtain women's rights. Divided into three units: women's organizations, past and current women leaders, and the long-term feminization of politics. Requires a mid-term exam, a 15-20 page paper, and a group in-class project.

Full Description

Explores the formal, public domain of women in politics and the informal, pragmatic strategies used by women's organizations throughout the world to obtain women's rights. Divided into three units: women's organizations, past and current women leaders, and the long-term feminization of politics. Requires a mid-term exam, a 15-20 page paper, and a group in-class project.