Cases in Gender Equality

No prerequisite

Throughout the semester, we will "question gender" in multiple ways:
1. Why has gender been a primary organizing principle of society?
2. How do "gendered scripts" for dress, appearance and behaviour emerge among different social groups and in different societies and historical periods?
3. How do we explain the sexual division of labour and the unequal social status of women and girls and those activities and roles deemed "feminine" in society?
4. In what ways does gender intersect with race, ethnicity and sexuality?
5. How do gendered structures of power and authority operate?
6. What factors contribute to the formation and success of movements for and against gender equality and fluidity?

1. Understand and engage with central debates in the field of Women's and Gender Studies.
2. Define and apply basic terms and concepts central to this field.
3. Apply a variety of methods of analyzing gender in society, drawing upon both primary and secondary sources.
4. Apply concepts and theories of Women's and Gender Studies to life experiences and historical events and processes.
5. Communicate effectively about gender issues in both writing and speech, drawing upon Women's and Gender Studies scholarship and addressing a public audience

This course offers an introduction to Women's and Gender Studies, an interdisciplinary academic field that explores critical questions about the meaning of gender in society.
The primary goal of this course is to familiarize students with key issues, questions and debates in Women's and Gender Studies scholarship, both historical and contemporary.
Gender Studies critically analyzes themes of gendered performance and power in a range of social spheres, such as law, culture, education, work, medicine, social policy and the family.

The online delivery blends synchronous and asynchronous components. Students complete self-directed assignments hosted on the course platform. Weekly Forums support a required active, rubric-based student contributions that foster collaboration.

Exams may include essays, short answers, or MCQs. Formats include open/closed book. Time zones are considered. Assessments are formative and summative. Students have 2 weeks to review grades and must follow the appeal process in the Student Handbook

Certificate

Please note that there are three semesters as intake periods as noted on the academic calendar.
Scholarship Awarded (Total Fee: €100)

Registration is done online.