CSPO 24A16 - Gender inequalities in political attitudes and participation in a comparative perspective

This course focuses on the comparative study of gender inequalities in political attitudes and political participation. It looks at theories and empirical evidence. It looks at gender differences in involvement in politics in politics and considers a range of explanations as to why women and men sometimes hold different attitudes, vote for different parties, participate differently in politics as well as why women are under-represented in politics. It examines particularly feminist debates concerning women's and men's roles in the public and private spheres and notes the repercussions of gender differences in political attitudes and behaviour. The course considers diversity and differences amongst and between men and women. It offers new and critical perspectives and discusses the normative and effective implications of gender inequalities in political involvement. The course will combine theoretical sessions based on the main issue of the session and the discussion of main readings with students' presentations of concrete empirical and contemporary examples. Overall, it aims to introduce students to key concepts and theories of gender differences in political attitudes and participation as well as to contextualise debates on the nature of gender inequalities in the contemporary period. Finally, it aims to develop students' ability to critically evaluate readings and empirical gender research.

Anja DUROVIC

Séminaire

English

Autumn 2023-2024

Students will be evaluated based on three grades: presentation (40%); final paper which can be a case study or research project proposal (50%); class participation (10%). Classroom participation is essential and students are encouraged to contribute with insights from real-world examples and experiences. Students are asked to keep current with worldwide news related to gender and politics. Students are expected to have read the assigned readings and to actively participate in class discussion based on that work. They are also expected engage in respectful listening and to respond to the contribution of others. We will create an open, inclusive, and engaging learning environment in which students feel comfortable expressing their own opinions as well as being exposed to opinions different from their own.