GVPT359G

This course looks at the ways in which gender shapes politics and political outcomes. The course is designed for students who are motivated to think critically about a range of issues related to gender and politics in an international context. It introduces students to feminist theoretical frameworks for thinking about politics, as well as to empirical explorations of a variety of key topics within the larger field of gender and politics. These topics include women's political participation and representation, their role in the family and the state, and their experiences with war, human rights, and globalization. Furthermore, as gender cross-cuts different identities, this course will also take a deep dive into intersectionality, sexuality, and political outcomes.