POLT 213 - The Political Economy of Gender in Advanced Capitalism

3 SS, WR
Second Semester. This course explores the relationship between gender and capitalism comparatively, paying particular attention to Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, the United States and Japan. It examines a range of approaches to the integration of gender into political economy, including neo-classical economics, Marxist-feminism, Queer political economy, and a range of feminist approaches to the political economy of gender. Topics include: affirmative action, welfare policy, pay equity and labor unions.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment Limit: 30.
Mr. Howell

Credits: 3 hours