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Political scientists explore the concerns and issues that animate public life. Using both humanistic and scientific approaches, we study how political communities attempt to reconcile the claims of justice, power, liberty, and authority.
Drawing on history, law, economics, psychology, sociology, and philosophy, political science is a broadly based social science that shares the traditional aims of liberal arts education while attempting to come to grips with the major public issues of our time.
Upon graduation, political science majors qualify for careers in both the public and private sectors, in local, state, and federal government, and in business, education, journalism, international organizations, and practical politics. They also pursue postgraduate study in law and public administration, as well as graduate study in political science, among other disciplines.
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Department chair: David Mayers
Campus address: 232 Bay State Road
Phone: 617-353-2540
Fax: 617-353-5508
Website: www.bu.edu/polisci
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The effects of sexual misconduct allegations on elected officials: historical and contemporary perspectives
(2019)A nationwide conversation on sexual misconduct began following revelations of widespread sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse of power in professional and personal spheres throughout the United States. The ... -
To be a child without the protections of innocence: the repercussions of the adultification of black youth by school teachers in the United States education system
(2019)Black children in America’s schools are the main targets of harsh disciplinary policies and actions that directly push students outside of the classroom and in contact with the criminal justice system. According to a study ... -
Free speech: an ethical approach
(2019)Freedom of speech and freedom of expression are two hallmark pillars of American magnificence. Such liberties are essential to American democracy and should always be revered and protected. Unfortunately, it is easy for ... -
Why the United States lacks comprehensive National family leave policies: a comparative analysis
(2019)The United States has a substantial amount of resources, yet many outcomes are not on par with those of other high-income countries. This reflects in its social policies. National paid family leave is present in most ... -
Three's company: the obsolescence of the Third Party Doctrine
(2019)The Fourth Amendment protects “[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” The Supreme Court has consistently maintained that the Fourth ... -
The American dream or nightmare? Understanding the change in perceptions of the American dream
(2019)The American Dream remains at the heart of many Americans’ national identity, and is a major theme throughout entertainment and news media, most significantly throughout political elections. It is an ideal uniquely able ... -
Who participates in local government? Evidence from meeting minutes
(Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2018)Scholars and policymakers have highlighted institutions that enable community participation as a potential buffer against existing political inequalities. Yet these venues may bias policy discussions in favor of an ... -
Pride or prejudice? Racial prejudice, Southern heritage, and White support for the Confederate battle flag
(Cambridge University Press, 2017-06-17)Debates about the meaning of Southern symbols such as the Confederate battle emblem are sweeping the nation. These debates typically revolve around the question of whether such symbols represent “heritage or hatred:” ... -
Explaining public support for counterproductive homeless policy: the role of disgust
(Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2017)Federal, state, and city governments spend substantial funds on programs intended to aid homeless people, and such programs attract widespread public support. In recent years, however, state and local governments have ... -
Clear as black and white: the effects of ambiguous rhetoric depend on candidate race
(Blackwell Publishing Inc., 2018)Campaign advisors and political scientists have long acknowledged the benefits of ambiguous position taking. We argue, however, that these benefits do not extend to black candidates facing nonblack voters. When a white ...
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