PS 476 Politics of Inequality in the United States

Examines three themes: 1) How and why did economic inequality explode in the U.S. in recent decades? This level of inequality is not inevitable. We look to American politics for answers. 2) How does economic inequality intersect with other forms of inequality (e.g., gender, race, and place)? and 3) What is to be done? Students will draw from their personal experiences with inequality via exercises and assignments.

Credits

4

Slash Listed Courses

Also offered for graduate-level credit as PS 576 and may be taken only once for credit.

Prerequisite

Upper-division standing.