GGS 521SEM - Democracy & Gender

How are democracy and transition to democracy interconnected with gender? This course will survey recent debates about democratic transitions and diffusion of democracy. Conceptual and practical understanding the concept of democracy; democratic principles; processes of democratization and re-democratization; types of democratic systems; and the most suitable conditions for development of democracy, will constitute the core of our investigations. Through lively class discussions, we¿ll assess the impact these forces have on gender relations; culture and cultural identity; women vs. men social, economic, and political opportunities; and maternal health in contemporary United States, and in other countries.

Credits: 3