POL ATLAS2026–27All coursesCanadian Government
POL382H1Term TBA300-level
Topics in Canadian Politics

Political Representation

Canadian Government · Comparative Politics

Session
TBATerm TBA
Weight
0.50.5 credit (half course)
Standing
OfferedListed for 2026–27
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The course

Who serves in Parliament and other legislatures? Do the backgrounds of politicians affect how policies are decided and which policies get adopted? This course explores the political representation of different groups in society, and the consequences of representation for policy outcomes. Topics include the representation of women, racial and ethnic minorities, class interests, youth, LGBTQ+, religious groups, and other social divisions.
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The particulars

Prerequisites

POL214H1/ POL214Y1/ POL214Y5/POL215H5/ POL216H5/ POL224H1/ POL224Y1/POLB50Y3

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Pathways

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Reading the code

POLPolitical ScienceDepartment of Political Science
382300-levelYear of study this course sits in
HHalf course0.5 credit (FCE)
1St. GeorgeDowntown Toronto campus
HSession not setTerm unlisted in this calendar