I. Women’s Caucus for Political Science
Women’s Caucus Website Women’s Caucus Facebook Page
The Women’s Caucus for Political Science is a non-profit organization, free-standing from but working in conjunction with the APSA, that seeks to improve the status of women in the profession of political science by promoting equal opportunity for women political scientists in employment, promotion and tenure decisions, as well as graduate school admissions and financial aid decisions. WCPS maintains several standing committees that address these concerns.
WCPS meets during the annual meeting of the American Political Science Association; officers and committee chairs report on the progress of their work at this meeting. The Caucus holds reception particularly in Honor of Women of Color on the Wednesday night of the annual meeting and another Caucus reception on the Thursday night. Between meetings, WCPS members maintain contact through a quarterly newsletter (WCPS Quarterly — contact Meredith-Joy Petersheim at mjp36@buffalo.edu), the website, and discussion on the WCPS Facebook page.
II. APSA Status Committees
III. APSA Organized Sections
Women and Politics Research Section |
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Race, Ethnicity, and Politics |
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Sexuality and Politics Research Section |
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IV. Caucuses in Political Science
Women’s Caucus Website |
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Women’s Caucus Facebook Page |
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Latino Caucus |
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Caucus |
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Asian Pacific American Caucus |
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National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) |
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V. APSA Diversity & Inclusion Programs
Minority Fellows Program |
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Ralph Bunche Institute |
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Minority Student Recruitment Program |
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VI. Regional Associations
VII. Regional Caucuses
Women’s Caucus for Political Science, South |
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Midwest Women’s Caucus for Political Science |
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Midwest Latino/a Caucus |
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WPSA Caucus for Women and Gender Justice |
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VIII. International and National Organizations