Gender Issues in Canadian Politics
Political Science · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where POL-3452 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course provides an overview of issues facing women in Canadian politics. It begins with an understanding of the different types of feminism and explores feminist theory as an epistemology, an ideology and a social movement. Students then examine issues such as the backlash against feminism, the electoral project, women and public policy concerns and portrayals of women in the media. At the conclusion of the course, students are expected to be cognizant of the salient issues facing women in politics and have a broader understanding of feminist analysis.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.