The students are introduced to the basic concepts (such as gender, sexuality, feminism, equality, and intersectionality) as well as research traditions in gender and women's studies especially in the context of social sciences and the Finnish society.
The course includes lectures and seminars, 4 hours on Tuesdays: 5-26.3.2019 and 2-16.4.2019
Programme
5.3.2019 Lecture at 12-14: Introduction to Gender Studies (Jaana Kuusipalo). Seminar at 14-16: ‘Who we are’ -round and instructions for the small group work for student presentations on 16th of April.
12.3.2019 Lecture at 12-14: Gender and Intersectionality in Working Life (Rebecca Lund). Seminar with readings at 14-16.
19.3.2019 Lecture at 12-14: Gender and Politics (Jaana Kuusipalo). Seminar with readings at 14-16.
26.3.2019 Lecture at 12-14: Gender, Naturecultures, Environmental Politics (Marja Vehviläinen). Seminar with readings at 14-16.
2.4.2019 Lecture at 12-14: Anti-gender backlash in Europe (Barbara Gaweda). Seminar with readings at 14-16.
9.4.2019 No teaching.
16.4.2019 Seminar at 12-16: Student presentations.
Teaching on Tuesday afternoons, 6 x 4 h.