POL 371: Women And Comparative Political Development 3 credits Since the United Nations' "Decade of the Woman" a variety of critical scholarly perspectives on economic and political development have emerged. Applying these perspectives, many scholars, practitioners, and activists argue that development strategies often have failed to adequately address women's issues, or have actually contributed to lowering their status. This course examines the growing academic literature on women and development, focusing on gender critique and the responses from the development community. It will explore issues such as women's health, education, employment, population planning, and political participation in selected countries from the developing nations of Asia, Africa, and Latin America.