Political Science 357 - Identity Politics

Identity has emerged as a major theme of contemporary politics, although as we will learn, politics and identity have been entangled throughout history. We will explore the theoretical bases for identity politics in political psychology, political culture, and social movements. We will consider various critiques of identity politics from both the left and the right. In the second half of the semester, we will explore how identity politics have appeared in the United States, focusing on the LGBTQ+ movement, Black Lives Matter, and white nationalism.

Requisite: At least one POSC course 200 or above. Limited to 20 students. Not open to first-year students. Spring semester. Visiting Assistant Professor Wise.