GSFS0218A-F19
Women in US Electoral Politics
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Women in U.S. Electoral Politics
In this course we will explore the current and historical status of women in U.S. electoral politics, using case studies, guest speakers, hands-on campaign training, and academic and political research. Recent years have been pivotal for women in U.S. politics, with Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016, the historic 2017 Women's March, and the 2018 Year of Women. How have these events affected women in politics specifically and electoral politics generally? Can women achieve political parity with men and why does it matter? How do factors such as race, gender identity, region, and party intersect with electoral success and experience? 3 hrs. lect.
In this course we will explore the current and historical status of women in U.S. electoral politics, using case studies, guest speakers, hands-on campaign training, and academic and political research. Recent years have been pivotal for women in U.S. politics, with Hillary Clinton's loss in 2016, the historic 2017 Women's March, and the 2018 Year of Women. How have these events affected women in politics specifically and electoral politics generally? Can women achieve political parity with men and why does it matter? How do factors such as race, gender identity, region, and party intersect with electoral success and experience? 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2019
- Location:
- 75 Shannon Street 203(75SHS 203)
- Schedule:
- 12:15pm-1:30pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 9, 2019 to Dec 6, 2019)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Ruth Hardy
- Subject:
- Gender Sexuality &Fem. Studies
- Department:
- PrgGender/Sexuality/Fem. Study
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AMR NOR SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- INTD0218A-F19 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92487
- Subject Code:
- GSFS
- Course Number:
- 0218
- Section Identifier:
- A