Gender and Dev:Theory, Concepts & Issues (L2104)
Gender and Development: Theory, Concepts and Issues
Module L2104
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module considers development processes in the light of how they are shaped by and impact upon gender dismodules and relations. The module introduces you to key concepts in the analysis of social relations between women and men in different cultural, economic and political contexts. This includes examining the nature of gender inequality and of the household as a social construct, and reviewing concepts of power and empowerment. While concerned with providing a theoretical and conceptual grounding by reviewing debates on the household and the gender division of labour, the module is organised around substantive and policy topics related to poverty, labour markets, women¿s employment, migration, and globalisation.
Module learning outcomes
The ability to apply key concepts in the analysis of social relations between women and men / boys and girls in different cultural, economic and political contexts.
To demonstrate a critical understanding of the main theoretical perspectives and issues that have informed gender and development thinking
To analyse different approaches to gender and development theory, policy and practice with reference to concrete empirical applications.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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