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May 09, 2025
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POL 229H - Honors Women and Politics Around the World
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
The course explores the relationship between women and politics in different countries of the world. Women’s political status and participation are examined within the cultural, social and economic context in which they live and operate. Women’s roles as citizens, voters, activists, freedom fighters, election candidates, leaders and development workers are particularly emphasized.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the relationship between gender and politics in different countries of the world.
- Compare and contrast the status of women world over, while examining their cultural, religious, social and economic context.
- Identify movements concerning women’s suffrage and women’s rights.
- Analyze women’s participation in the electoral processes of different electoral systems and their representation in national legislatures and executives.
- Examine the concept of women’s empowerment.
Listed Topics
- History of women’s suffrage
- Women’s representation in politics
- Cultural context and explanation
- Social and economic conditions of women
- Democracy and electoral systems
- International women’s movements
Reference Materials
Current recognized texts, handouts, internet resources and multimedia
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/13/2025
Last Reviewed: 04/13/2025
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