Sexuality Wmn's & Gndr Studies 467 - Social Movements

Fall
2014
01
4.00
Amrita Basu
W 07:00PM-09:30PM
Amherst College
SWAG-467-01-1415F
CLAR 100
abasu@amherst.edu
POSC-467-01,SWAG-467-01

(Offered as POSC 467 [SC] and SWAG 467) The goal of this seminar is illuminate the complex character of social movements and civil society organizations and their vital influence on Indian democracy. Social movements have strengthened democratic processes by forming or allying with political parties and thereby contributed to the growth of a multi-party system. They have increased the political power of previously marginalized and underprivileged groups and pressured the state to address social inequalities. However conservative religious movements and civil society organizations have threatened minority rights and undermined secular, democratic principles. During the semester, we will interact through internet technology with students, scholars and community organizers in India. This seminar counts as an advanced seminar in Political Science.


Requisite: Prior course work in Political Science. Not open to first-year students. Limited to 15 students.  Fall semester. Professor Basu.


 

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.