PSC 306 Politics of the Family

This course examines the interplay between politics, policy and family life. The course looks at how family and gender roles impact political involvement, as well as how public policies shape family life, gender roles and support for dependents. The course will look at the politics of family in the United States and a wide variety of countries around the world. Students will have opportunities to develop their analytical writing and research skills.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PSC 100, PSC 101 or PSC 102

Distribution

(IG) (SS) (W)

Offered

spring semester.