WGST 226 Black Women in National Politics, 1964-2004 (Same as INTR 226 and Political Science 226) (Not offered 2008-2009; to be offered 2009-2010)

INTR 226 Black Women in National Politics, 1964-2004 (Same as Political Science 226 and Women's and Gender Studies 226) (Not offered 2008-2009; to be offered 2009-2010)
Black women in national politics, 1964-2004 Students will study U.S. political history and electoral and grassroots campaigns from the 1960s to the present day. This seminar examines black women's electoral campaigns or those elected and/or appointed to national office from the administration of Lyndon B. Johnson to the administration of George W. Bush. Women studied include Fannie Lou Hamer, Barbara Jordan, Shirley Chisholm, Cynthia McKinney, Maxine Waters, Barbara Lee, and Condoleeza Rice.
Students will compile a portfolio/case study of their selected politician(s) and analyze her contributions or critiques of U.S. domestic/foreign policies.
Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limit: 12.
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