Course Contents
Unit 1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction to politics
1.2 Concept of Government, forms of government
1.3 Gender dynamics in politics
Unit 2. Gender Quotas
2.1 Types of Quotas in Politics
2.2 Quotas in different Regions
2.3 Arguing for and Against Quotas
Unit 3. Women Political Representation
3.1 Critical Mass theory of Representation
3.2 Types of Representation
3.2.1 Substantive Representation
3.2.2 Descriptive Representation
3.2.3 Symbolic Representation
3.3 Women Political Empowerment: A Global Perspective
Unit 4. Gender and Political Behaviors
4.1 Gender in Electoral Process
4.2 Recruitment and Selection of Candidates
4.3 Gender Differences in Voting Behavior
Unit 5. Gender and Political Institutions
5.1 Legislature (National, Provincial and Local Government)
5.2 Political Parties
5.3 Executives
Unit 6. Women in Politics: Challenges and Constraints
6.1 Personal
6.2 Socio-Cultural
6.3 Institutional
Course Synopsis
The course aims at familiarizing students with the study of politics from a gender perspective. This includes an understanding of structure of politics in general and with reference to Pakistan. Moreover, the major contributions of women in electoral process as a candidates, voters and political leaders.
Course Learning Outcomes
Learning how to apply a gender perspective to the analysis of politics.
To gain knowledge about political institutions and processes.
Introduction to politics
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Concept of Government, forms and roles of government
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Types & forms of government
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Introduction to Politics in Today's World
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Book Title : Women in Politics: Gender, Power and Development
Author : Mariz Tadros (ed.)
Edition : First
Publisher : Zed Books
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Book Title : Women and Politics in the Third World (Women in Politics)
Author : Haleh Ashfar
Edition : 2005
Publisher : Routledge
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Book Title : Quotas for Women in Politics: Gender and Candidate Selection Reform Worldwide
Author : Mona Lena Krook
Edition : 2009
Publisher : Oxford University Press
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Title : Significance of women’s participation in politics
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Title : Legislative achievements of women political leaders
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Title : Global political women leaders
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Title : Gender dynamics in politics
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Title : Electing Women to National Legislatures
Type : Other
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Title : Women’s Empowerment at the Local Level
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Title : Informal Influences in Selecting Female Political Candidates
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Title : Women Running “as Women”: Candidate Gender, Campaign Issues, and Voter-Targeting Strategies
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Title : Women candidates, women voters, and the gender politics of India’s 2019 parliamentary election
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Title : Local government System in Pakistan
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Title : Involvement in Political Parties
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Title : Women and Executives
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Title : Local Government and Women Empowerment in Pakistan
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Title : Issues and Challenges faced by women in politics
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Title : Barriers to the Political Empowerment of Women
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Title : Political Participation of Women: Some Issues and Challenges
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Title : Women in Parliament in Pakistan: Problems and Potential Solutions
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Title : Quotas in different Regions
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Title : Critical Mass theory of Representation
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Title : Introduction and Types of Quotas in Politics (Chapter 1)
Type : Reference Book
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Title : Types of Representation
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Title : Descriptive Representation
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Title : Substantive Representation
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Title : Women Political Empowerment: A global Perspective (Chapter 3)
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Title : Gender in Electoral Process
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Title : Recruitment and Selection of Candidates
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Title : Gender Differences in Voting Behavior
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