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
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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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 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
- P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
- P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
- P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
- P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
- P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
- P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
- P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
- P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
- P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
- P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
- P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
- P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
- P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |