GOVT-486 Feminist Political Theory

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This course traces the major debates in feminist political theory and their roots in liberalism, communitarianism, Marxism, post-modernism, and other schools of thought and examines the ways in which feminist political theory can inform current policy debates concerning women. Meets with GOVT-686. Usually offered every fall. Prerequisite: one course in political theory, philosophy, or women’s and gender studies, or permission of instructor, and minimum 2.5 GPA.