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 Has knowledge of social service application areas (health, social welfare services, education, social security, civil society, local government).
- P02 Has knowledge of social work theories (system, ecology, empowerment theory).
- P03 Has knowledge of human development and social environment.
- P04 Use knowledge of communication skills (with individuals, families, groups and different social groups).
- P05 Use knowledge of management and management processes (management of private and public social service institutions and organizations)
- P06 Apply knowledge of research methods and techniques in social work.
- P07 Has the ability to perform planned change process (linking, diagnosis and evaluation, planning, implementation, evaluation, termination and monitoring of applications) by considering similarities and differences for all levels of applicants.
- P08 Social service application areas (Health, education, social security, civil society, local government), social service theories (system, ecology, empowerment theory), human development and social environment, communication (with individuals, families, groups and different social groups) apply management and management processes (management of private and public social service institutions and organizations), research methods and techniques, professional ethics, principles and values, and the ability to practice social work with different client groups.
- P09 Has the ability to distinguish and collect appropriate information for social investigation, evaluation and report preparation
- P10 Has the ability to interpret research results and professional literature.
- P11 Has the ability to develop inter-institutional relations, communication and joint services.
- P12 Acts in accordance with professional ethics, norms and standards that determine duties and rights related to social work profession.
- P13 It adopts social justice and rights based approach within the framework of social, scientific, cultural and professional values.
- P14 Develop an understanding of individual, family, group, institution, community, community and global practices in order to improve social functionality and facilitate social change
- P15 Becomes a model to the society with knowledge, skills, values and attitudes and adopts the understanding of lifelong learning.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2.07 |
| L02 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2.2 |
| L03 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2.6 |
| L04 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2.27 |
| L05 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2.93 |