POL 305 - Women, Politics, and Law, 3 credit hours

Notes: Recommended background: POL 101D

The evolution of the political and legal status of women in the United States has not been a slow steady march of progress: this history is not linear. The status of American women is intertwined in complex ways with the history of blacks, gays and lesbians, and other marginalized groups. From multiple perspectives, we will explore how gender affects elections, how women impact policy making, and how the Supreme Court has shaped the struggle for equality.