PSCI 391 - Gender and Public Policy

Units: 3

Using gender as a lens, examines women and men as actors in variety of policy settings ranging from economic policies, education, equal opportunity, child care to reproductive rights in the U.S. Analyzes how policies have differently affected women and men socially, politically, and economically and across racial and ethnic lines. Considers social construction of gender, feminism and men’s studies, as they relate to political and policy issues, such as Title IX, ERA, and issues of educational and economic equity. (USGP) Enrollment Requirement(s): Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in U.S. Constitution (Dc).

Satisfies GE area: DD