This course offers an exploration of global debates on gender issues through a multidisciplinary lens. Students will delve into current research and engage with international discussions on women, gender, and development. Key topics include gender discrimination in labor markets, disparities in resource and opportunity distribution, women's empowerment, welfare regimes, gender inequalities, fertility choices, and family policies. By the end of the course, students will have improved their critical thinking skills concerning crucial gender-related issues. They will attain a comprehensive understanding of the dimensions, significance, and underlying causes of gender inequalities across economic, social, and political spheres.
Course Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Teaching Methods
The course is organized in 3 main disciplinary blocks taught by Prof. Chiappero and prof. Rabellotti (economics), Prof. Kulic (sociology) and Prof. Pansardi (political science). The course comprises lectures and seminars and makes use of interactive techniques to foster active learning within both small and large group settings. These methods encompass engaging activities, such as case study discussions and collaborative group projects. As the course is typically undertaken by international students, it serves as a platform for facilitating intercultural exchange, allowing for the sharing of diverse perspectives and experiences. Given the inherent nature and structure of the course, students are encouraged to attend regularly and actively participate in all facets of the curriculum. Doing so will enable them to derive maximum benefit from the immersive and interactive teaching methodologies.
Assessment Methods
Written exam (60%) and group work (40%) for attending students (at least 80% of lectures). Written exam for those who will not be regularly attending the class
Texts
All the course materials will be available in KIRO.
Contents
The main topics addressed are: a) Women, gender, globalization and development: international debate and indicators b) Gender discrimination in the labor market c) Gender empowerment and inequalities: resources, opportunities, outcomes. Women’s agency and empowerment: concepts and measures d) Gender and the welfare state; family policies, gender equality and fertility e) Gender and political representation in comparative perspective; gender, race, sexual orientation: intersectionality in political representation.
