Spring 2027

Gender and Politics in Comparative Perspective

Gender and Politics in Comparative Perspective examines the gendered nature of political institutions globally, focusing on women's exclusion, obstacles to participation, gains in leadership, and the differences women make in the political.

offering recorded3–4 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Aili Tripp3.0/5

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.85 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.70 GPA, 82.5% A/AB (n=57 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify key political science work related to gender/women in politics.

  • Critically assess cultural, institutional, political economy, and other theories about gender/women and politics.

  • Describe patterns of gender inequality in politics across different political systems and cultural contexts.

  • Analyze causes of gender gaps in political participation or representation.

  • Demonstrate skills in oral argument or analytical writing.

  • Identify key political science literature and debates related to gender/women in politics.

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Sophomore standing; not open to special students

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.70 GPA, 82.5% A/AB (n=57 letter grades).

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AILI MARI TRIPP is recorded teaching in Spring 2023. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2020: 3.85 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.70 GPA, 82.5% A/AB (n=57 letter grades).

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Topics

  • The gendered nature of political institutions around the world.
  • Implications of women's exclusions from public life in a global context.
  • Obstacles to women's greater political participation.
  • How women have gained greater voice in political leadership in various countries.
  • The differences women make in the political arena.
  • Patterns of gender inequality in politics across different political systems and cultural contexts.

Skills

  • Critically assessing cultural, institutional, and political economy theories regarding gender and politics.
  • Analyzing the causes of gender gaps in political participation and representation.
  • Demonstrating skills in oral argument and analytical writing.
  • Identifying key political science literature and debates related to gender and women in politics.

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GEN&WS/POLISCI 429 · Spring 2027

Gender and Politics in Comparative Perspective

Recorded 2026-10-14
GEN&WS/POLISCI 429 · Spring 2027

Gender and Politics in Comparative Perspective

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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