POLS 6325 Global Social Movements
An examination of social movements in a global context, which includes how political-economic globalization is changing the nature of political activism and contention; the various local, national, and transnational social movements that have developed in response to injustice; and, the alternative visions of politics and society that are emerging from these global social movements. Topics can include the human rights movement, Islamist movements, the women's movement, environmental justice, labor and peasant movements.
Prerequisite
Graduate Standing
Offered
As scheduled