College Bulletin 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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POLS 033. Diversity and Democracy
This class explores how and why democratic societies that are racially, ethnically, culturally, linguistically, or religiously diverse are able - or unable - to maintain political and social cohesion. Key topics of debate include: is diversity bad for social trust and welfare? To what extent can institutions enhance or inhibit the political representation of minority groups? Do minority group rights threaten individual rights? What, if any, remedies should states offer historically marginalized groups? Is secession ever warranted?
Social Sciences.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: Political Science
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/political-science
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