General description

Gender is intertwined with sociological, biological, and cultural constructs. This course looks at gender issues from a human rights perspective. The major issues of demography, sexuality and use of force related to genders are investigated.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, the students
- are able to apply human rights approach to gender issues
- can recognize the major issues of demography, sexuality and use of force related to genders
- know how to analyze social determinants of gender and wellbeing (e.g. poverty and education)
- are aware of various issues and contexts in which culture links to gender
- understand the main determinants and global epidemiology of women´s health
- have the ability to analyze practices to enhance gender-related wellbeing

Contents

During this course students analyse the social determinants of wellbeing, such as poverty and education, in both genders. The bigger picture of global epidemiology in women´s health - reproduction, maternal health, gender-specific health issues - will also be drawn. Overall, the course aims to deepen the students? awareness of the main issues and contexts in which culture and gender are linked.

Evaluation

Belongs to following study modules

2018–2019

Teaching

Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.

PGHAS06 Gender and wellbeing in the global South and North