PSCI 472Gender and Public Policy

How, if at all, do gendered and intersecting forms of oppression (e.g., misogyny, racism, classism, ableism, colonialism, heterosexism) inform public policy? Reviewing developments in Canada and elsewhere, students will reflect on the significance of feminist approaches to public policy. Using peer-reviewed publications, government reports, and think tank analyses, students complete a variety of written assignments that require them to think critically and analytically about how public policy issues are framed in ways that privilege certain groups and marginalize others.