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Emily Adair Neff-Sharum
WOMEN 313
Seattle Campus

Women in Politics

Theoretical, historical, and empirical studies of women's participation in political and social movements. Women's diverse efforts to improve their political, social, and economic status. Policy issues of particular concern to women. Women's political experiences in household, local, regional, national, and international arenas Offered: jointly with POL S 313.

Class description

Description: This course explores two broad themes of women in American politics. The first is how women have engaged politics as political actors both outside of government and as elected representatives. The second broad theme this course will explore is the development of women’s policy.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Emily Adair Neff-Sharum
Date: 06/15/2007