GENDER EQUALITY
- Course
- SOWO327 - GENDER EQUALITY
- Department
- Social Work - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Dr. Buse ÖZDİRENÇ
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
Gender based social structure; theoretical approaches to gender development; widespread and rooted problems which women encounter with; developing a cognitive point of view which contribute to solving problems. To gain analysis ability for students about gender in social work practice areas: Sex and gender concept, feminist theories, hegemonic masculinity, feminist social work practice. Anti-oppression focus on social work practice with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, intersexed, and queer communities. Emphasizes cultural, social, and political context within which such practice occurs as well as an examination of the diversity and heterogeneity within these communities. Enhances students' micro and macro practice skills.
GENDER EQUALITY
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Course outcomes
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Definitions of gender, sex, and equality; Gender as a social construct |
| Week 2 | Feminism (Liberal, Radical, Socialist, Intersectional), Queer Theory |
| Week 3 | How gender roles are learned; Gender in childhood, media, and education |
| Week 4 | Gender pay gap, occupational segregation, care work |
| Week 5 | Women's political representation, barriers to leadership |
| Week 6 | Domestic violence, sexual harassment, legal frameworks |
| Week 7 | Midterm |
| Week 8 | Reproductive rights, maternal health, mental health dispari |
| Week 9 | Division of labor at home, marriage, parenting |
| Week 10 | Representation of gender in TV, film, and social media |
| Week 11 | Non-binary and transgender identities, LGBTQ+ activism |
| Week 12 | Gender and climate change, migration, conflict |
| Week 13 | Legal frameworks, gender quotas, strategies for gender equality |
| Week 14 | General Review |
| Week 15 | Final Exam |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 UNICEF. (2020). Gender Socialization in Early Childhood.
- 02 UNDP. (2021). Gender and Political Participation
- 03 Ahmed, S. (2017). Living a Feminist Life (Chapter on Sexual Harassment)
- 04 Gill, R. (2007). Gender and the Media
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Students explain that there is a historical and social construction of gender inequalities. SOLO 4
- L02 Students explain the different theoretical approaches to examining gender inequalities. SOLO 4
- L03 Students identify that critical gender inequalities can be solved by political programs. SOLO 2
- L04 Examines the policies of gender equality in the world and in Turkey. SOLO 4
- L05 Evaluates gender equality, the results of practices. SOLO 4
Program Outcomes
- P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
- P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
- P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
- P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
- P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
- P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
- P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
- P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
- P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |