POLSC 333 - Gender and the Welfare State in Comparative Perspective

Credits: 4
A feminist analysis of the relationships between gender, politics, policy and markets in Europe and the United States in recent decades. Through a variety of policies such as parental leave, state-subsidized childcare, and labor market regulation, we study how the state influences individual choices about participation in public and private spheres. We aim to better understand how different gendered politics and policies emerged in different welfare states. We study the gendered character of social and economic rights. Furthermore, we reflect on the enduring and changing consequences of diverse gender and welfare configurations.

 

Distribution Requirements: IP, PD.