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)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
No course outcomes have been defined yet.
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 Has up-to-date theoretical and applied knowledge about Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
- P02 Identifies and defines problems using up-to-date knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, and plans treatment as per evaluation results.
- P03 Implements and monitors the development of physiotherapy and rehabilitation processes within the frame of professional ethical principles, and changes or terminates processes when necessary
- P04 Executes the necessary protocols for physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices by using the relevant technology, training and treatment equipment
- P05 Takes responsibility, individually and as a team member, to solve complex unpredictable problems encountered in practices related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.
- P06 Can independently carry out projects and research related to the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, actively participates in all its steps and makes the necessary reports to provide quality service.
- P07 Contributes to the protection of public health in line with social needs and to the creation of necessary rehabilitation and health policies in parallel with the needs of the society.
- P08 Embraces personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; uses information resources effectively.
- P09 Commands a foreign language in order to follow the developments in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, as well as the ability to communicate in Turkish orally and in writing.
- P10 Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
- P11 Contributes to in-field and extra-field education and professional promotion programs, and represents its profession at national and international level.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |