POLS 212 Politics of Poverty in Asia, Africa, and Latin America

An examination of the socioeconomic circumstances and political challenges facing ‘developing nations’ today, focusing on poverty, as well as related issues of gender relations, inequality, health, and education. Course will cover (a) the concrete challenges that poverty presents to much of the world’s population, (b) the complex variety of causes and factors contributing to global poverty, and (c) the range of actors and approaches to responding to these challenges.

Repeatable: N
Formerly 50-2313
SS GA
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3