Dr. Margaret Brower

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Margaret Perez Brower is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Washington. She holds a PhD and MA in Political Science from the University of Chicago, and an additional MA in Higher Education and Public Policy from the University of Michigan. Her research primarily investigates how institutions and policies reproduce inequities, especially concerning intersecting identities such as race, ethnicity, class, gender, and sexual orientation. She is particularly focused on activism and advocacy efforts that aim to transform these institutions into more equitable and representative entities. Brower is the author of "Intersectional Advocacy: Redrawing Policy Boundaries Gender, Race, Class," published by Cambridge University Press in 2024. Her work has appeared in journals including Political Behavior, Politics, Groups, Identities, and Educational Policy, and has been featured in various media outlets including NPR and the Washington Post.

Research Interests

Courses

POL S 313 Gender Politics POL S 334 Topics American Politics POL S 405 B: Advanced Seminar American Politics POL S 405 C: Advanced Seminar American Politics

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.