PPA 532 Gender, Race, and Culture in the Public Sector

This course recognizes that gender, race, and culture must be addressed in public policy to achieve equality. Readings focus on how constructions of gender, race, and culture inform and are informed by civil society, political discourse, and economic and political structures. The course considers a range of theories and case studies, including: health care, child care, race, minimum wage, affordable housing, gender gaps in education, property rights, culture, international migration, reproductive labor, and reproductive social justice. Students use intersectionality as theory and method to engage in how equality practices in the public sector and policy initiatives address gender, racial, and cultural issues. Pre-requisite(s): PPA 500 or another Master level gateway course equivalent by approval of Program Director. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours