POLI 325 Gender, Family and Politics

This course will examine the social norms of gender, the role of gender in politics and its impact on public policy. Students analyze the impact that various socialization factors (such as families), demographic factors (such as race, ethnicity and class) and gender stereotypes have on the development of women and men. In addition, the course focuses on the impact of women and men in the public (political) and private (household) spheres, along with the resulting impact on policy relating to gender and family.