Course coordinator
Associate Professor Nicole George
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Politic Sc & Internat Studies
This course examines the gendered impacts of a variety of development challenges in areas such as economic production, health, conflict, environmental resource extraction and political representation and how these are shaped by global political and economic conditions. While women's experience of the masculinist structures which regulate international politics and development are investigated, students will also consider how groups of men are made vulnerable or empowered through the privileging of particular masculine 'norms' within the international political and economic order.
How does gender shape the experiences of men and women, boys and girls as they participate in political and economic life, and in building security for their communities? We live in an international era where it is increasingly recognised that the advancement of economic prosperity, social well-being, and security, can no longer simply be pursued as an elite-led and exclusive project that ignores the relationship between gender and marginalisation. Gender expertise, is, as a result, in high demand. This course is designed to provide you with gender analysis skills pertinent to the fields of development, public policy and international affairs. In weeks 1-4 of the course we establish the conceptual building blocks that are critical to this field by studying theories of gender, development and governance. In later weeks of the course we learn how to apply these theories to our study of gender and economic participation (weeks 5-6), gender and sexuality (weeks 7-8), and gender and security (weeks 9-11). Within these themes we investigate topics which range from gendered experiences of transnational industrial production; LGBTI rights; gender and transactional sex; gender, peace and conflict; gender and environmental security. Assessment ranges from personal reflections, hands-on gender analysis tasks responding to specific development and political challenges (undertaken in groups), and the progression of an individual research project.
NB: Please be aware that some content in this course draws on material that may cause discomfort or strong emotional reactions for some students due to the focus on sexuality and transactional sex that is covered in some weeks of the course, as well as the discussions of violence, acts of war, or sexual violence and its aftermath that are also covered in the course. If needed, please take care of yourself while watching/reading this material (leaving classroom to take a water/bathroom break, debriefing with a friend, contacting the University Student Support services. Expectations are that we all will be respectful of our class colleagues when this material is discussed and that we will create an environment for discussion that reflects tolerance.
Please also note that in this course there will be a strong emphasis placed on gender equality and the disadvantages that are experienced by women in many settings around the globe. If you have difficulty accepting that gender inequality and discrimination is something that we should work to overturn, and that particular groups of people may experience that inequality more harshly than others, then this is probably not a course that will have a strong appeal for you, and you should consider alternative course offerings in the POLSIS postgraduate offerings.
Course requirements
Assumed background
There is no assumption about background knowledge or experience, other than theﾠ general expectations of graduates of degree programs. In previous years, the diversity of student experience has been a strength of the course.
Restrictions
Minimum of 10 enrolments
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Associate Professor Nicole George
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course runs as seminar format. It is comprised 12 seminars beginning in Week 1. Classes will be held on Monday nights from 6-8pm in Sir Llew Edwards Building 14 Room 216.
Aims and outcomes
POLS7509 aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the gendered consequences of international development trajectories and, through the consideration of a broad range of issue areas, demonstrate how these are shaped by globally prevailing, political and economic imperatives.ﾠﾠﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Understand how debate on the international dimensions of gender equality is pertinent to the situation of both women and men.
LO2.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of critical scholarship which exposes the gendered nature of international politics and global development institutions.
LO3.
Have a strong familiarity with case study materials focussing on gender politics in practice.
LO4.
Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of political agency, and the avenues through which seemingly vulnerable groups of women or men may challenge their circumstances.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution | Engaged Seminar Participation | 10% |
22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024 |
| Reflection | Personal Reflection on Gender (1000 words) | 10% |
16/08/2024 4:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Group Assignment: Issue Brief and Poster Presentation (series assessment)
|
30% |
Part 1 20/09/2024 4:00 pm Part 2 Due in Class 21/10/2024 |
| Essay/ Critique | Major Research Essay (3500-4000 words) | 50% |
7/11/2024 4:00 pm |
Assessment details
Engaged Seminar Participation
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
22/07/2024 - 21/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
Attendance and participation will be recorded and marked with a possible 10 marks to be awarded in total. To earn full marks you will need to demonstrate a familiarity with key arguments in the reading and your capacity to engage in class discussion each week. If you have to miss a seminar you should submit a reading report that demonstrates your engagement with the texts and themes for discussion for this week. This will be taken into account and marked as seminar attendance. This must be submitted by email to Nicole before 1.00pm Monday of the week following the missed seminar.
Assessment tasks are intended to evaluate a student’s abilities, skills, and knowledge. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the assessment instructions, assessments are to be completed without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT). Failure to comply with this direction may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Late submissions of reading reports after the due date will not be accepted.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Personal Reflection on Gender (1000 words)
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
16/08/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
This task requires you to think and write critically about your own experiences of gender. In particular you will be asked to consider how intersectional factors (ethnicity, class, religion, culture, age) have provided you with opportunities and constraints. You are required to think and write about how these things present you both with advantages and disadvantages in your daily lives.
Kevin Dunn's piece provides some indication of how to write in this way - but also feel free to experiment with different styles, different genres, or different types of content as you see fit. While this is a reflective piece you should try to cite some relevant scholarly literature including some of the readings covered in class that you feel may be relevant. Please consult the POLSIS essay guide to ensure your citations are correctly formatted. The assignment should otherwise conform to departmental styles for essay presentation. See the relevant essay guides. Marking criteria can be found in the relevant assessment folder on Blackboard
Assessment tasks are intended to evaluate a student’s abilities, skills, and knowledge. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the assessment instructions, assessments are to be completed without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT). Failure to comply with this direction may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin.
In uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university.
When you successfully submit your assessment to Turnitin after previewing the uploaded document (to make sure that you have chosen the correct file), you should see the “Submission Complete!” message. After this, a downloadable Digital Receipt will display on your Assignment Dashboard. It is your responsibility to download the Digital Receipt as proof of submission. Turnitin will not send this receipt to you automatically.
If you don’t see the downloadable receipt on your assignment dashboard, you should regard your submission as unsuccessful.
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again, then email your course coordinator immediately.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
If an extension is required, the request must be submitted before/prior to the assessment due date. Please apply using the centralised extension request system.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Unless an extension is granted, penalties for late submission apply. Students are penalised 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item for every calendar day that an assessment item is late.
Marks will be deducted each day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point the submitted item will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24-hour block is triggered from the time the submission is due.
Group Assignment: Issue Brief and Poster Presentation (series assessment)
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Part 1 20/09/2024 4:00 pm
Part 2 Due in Class 21/10/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
This task is designed to build your skills in collaboration and gender analysis. In the first weeks of semester you will be given an opportunity to vote on group-work research topics. On the basis of this vote you will be assigned to a group and assigned a topic in your top-3 range of choices. Efforts will be made to match group interests to “challenge” areas but this may not always be possible. Each group will be comprised of 4-5 members.
Part 1: of Group Assessment task 20 September 2024 4:00pm
You will be required to collectively author an ‘issue brief’ outlining key areas of concern as they emerge from your gender analysis and some recommendations for how they might be sensitively navigated.
Your “brief” should include an executive summary, resume of key ideas, and a short list of key recommendations. Nicole will be available for group consultation and will distribute relevant readings lists in the first weeks of the semester for each project. There will be time to work collectively on these papers in class. Each group submission will be marked and returned to groups in Week 11. All students in the group will receive the same mark for this assignment – please see marking criteria for further guidance These found in the relevant assessment folder on Blackboard
Part 2 of Group Assessment task: To be presented in Class 21/10/2024
In groups you will work on a collective poster which outlines your responses to the policy challenge you have worked on for your issue brief and findings with an opportunity to incorporate critical feedback. This presentation should combine some written text, images and infographics. Instructions and advice will be provided in class. Group discussions will take place during class for this assignment as well as during your own time outside class. All students will receive the same mark for this assignment – please see marking criteria for further guidance. This is available in the relevant assessment folder on Blackboard.
Assessment tasks are intended to evaluate a student’s abilities, skills, and knowledge. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the assessment instructions, assessments are to be completed without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT). Failure to comply with this direction may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Part 1 to be submitted via Turnitin Link (one submission per group). Please state the names of all the group members upon submission. The turnitin link will be found in the relevant assessment page on blackboard. Assessment criteria to be found on the relevant assessment folder on Blackboard.
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin.
In uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university.
When you successfully submit your assessment to Turnitin after previewing the uploaded document (to make sure that you have chosen the correct file), you should see the “Submission Complete!” message. After this, a downloadable Digital Receipt will display on your Assignment Dashboard. It is your responsibility to download the Digital Receipt as proof of submission. Turnitin will not send this receipt to you automatically.
If you don’t see the downloadable receipt on your assignment dashboard, you should regard your submission as unsuccessful.
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again, then email your course coordinator immediately.
Part 2 of this course will involve the preparation of a poster - to be emailed to Nicole and presented to the class on 21 October. Please ensure you have you poster ready as a file that can be accessed via the computers in the seminar room.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
If an extension is required, the request must be submitted before/prior to the assessment due date. Please apply using the centralised extension request system.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Unless an extension is granted, penalties for late submission apply. Students are penalised 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item for every calendar day that an assessment item is late.
Marks will be deducted each day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point the submitted item will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24-hour block is triggered from the time the submission is due.
Major Research Essay (3500-4000 words)
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
7/11/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
You are required to write a long research essay, either from the questions assigned, your own question responding to a theme developed in the course, or perhaps developing an interest that emerges from your group work project. This assessment item will be assessed as a an academic, fully referenced essay drawing from theoretical and conceptual debates relevant to the field of study as well as your own empirical analysis. Please consult the POLSIS essay guide and assessment criteria for further guidance. Nicole is happy to consult on essay questions and to respond to any queries in relation to this task. Marking criteria can be found in the relevant assessment folder on Blackboard
Assessment tasks are intended to evaluate a student’s abilities, skills, and knowledge. Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the assessment instructions, assessments are to be completed without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT). Failure to comply with this direction may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Assignments for this course will be submitted electronically via Blackboard and using Turnitin.
In uploading an assignment via Turnitin you are certifying that it is your original work, that it has not been copied in whole or part from another person or source except where this is properly acknowledged, and that it has not in whole or part been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at this or any other university.
When you successfully submit your assessment to Turnitin after previewing the uploaded document (to make sure that you have chosen the correct file), you should see the “Submission Complete!” message. After this, a downloadable Digital Receipt will display on your Assignment Dashboard. It is your responsibility to download the Digital Receipt as proof of submission. Turnitin will not send this receipt to you automatically.
If you don’t see the downloadable receipt on your assignment dashboard, you should regard your submission as unsuccessful.
If the submission was not successful:
- Note the error message (preferably take a screenshot).
- Go to your assignment page and see if it is possible to submit again.
- If you cannot submit again, then email your course coordinator immediately.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
If an extension is required, the request must be submitted before/prior to the assessment due date. Please apply using the centralised extension request system.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Unless an extension is granted, penalties for late submission apply. Students are penalised 10% of the maximum possible mark allocated for the assessment item for every calendar day that an assessment item is late.
Marks will be deducted each day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point the submitted item will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24-hour block is triggered from the time the submission is due.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student does not address the question, shows no evidence of reading and minimal comprehension of the issues at hand. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student addresses the question poorly and shows very little evidence of reading. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The student makes an effort to establish a single major argument for the essay and employs some research which is correlated with the argument. Makes a visible effort to achieve adequate grammar, spelling and punctuation. Evidence of attempting to achieve a recognisable narrative flow appears throughout the assignment. The student addresses the question and shows evidence of required research and a basic grasp of the issues at hand. However, falls short of satisfying all basic requirements for a Pass. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student makes a reasonable effort to provide evidence to support a visible argument and employs an adequate research base to support the argument. Achieves a reasonable, if not completely coherent standard of grammar, spelling, and punctuation. A recognisable narrative flow is sustained throughout the essay. The student answers the question and shows evidence of adequate research and a degree of understanding of the issues at hand. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student provides suitable evidence to support an argument and employs a comprehensive research base that directly relates to the topic, though it may not completely support the argument. Achieves decent levels of competence in grammar, spelling, punctuation and narrative flow. The student answers the question in a direct, well supported fashion and shows evidence of some wide reading and a reasonable understanding of the issues at hand. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student demonstrates a very good grasp of the chosen topic and provides a considerable amount of evidence to support a clearly stated argument. The student employs a reasonably extensive and well-organised research base to structure evidence in support of the argument and achieves a high level of competence in grammar, spelling, punctuation and narrative flow. The student answers the question in a direct, reasonably sophisticated fashion, employs wide research and shows a sound understanding of the issues at hand. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The student demonstrates a highly sophisticated grasp of the topic and succeeds in addressing the question by providing a high level of evidence to support a clearly stated argument. The student employs an extensive and well organised research base to structure evidence in support of the argument and achieves impeccable levels of grammar, spelling, punctuation and narrative flow. The student answers the question in a direct and elegant fashion, employs significant research and shows a deep understanding of the issues at hand. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be awarded on the following basis:
1.ﾠFailﾠ 1 - 19%
2. Failﾠ 20 - 44%
3. Failﾠ 45 ﾖ 49%
4. Passﾠ 50 - 64 %
5. Creditﾠ 65 - 74 %
6. Distinctionﾠ 75 - 84 %
7. High Distinctionﾠ 85 - 100 %
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Word Length Penalty
Unless otherwise indicated, in the case of written submissions with a specified word count, you are given a +10% leeway on the upper word limit. If your written submission is over this leeway limit, it will attract a 10 percentage point penalty. For example, if your essay is 1,500 words, you may write up to 1,650 before attracting a word count penalty. If your essay exceeds the upper word limit, it will attract a 10% word count penalty. Therefore, if your essay is worth 40 marks, you will lose 4 marks from your allotted grade. Unless specified, penalties only apply to exceeding the word length, not for failure to write a sufficient amount.
Students should note:
• The Author-date in-text referencing system will count toward the word length;
• References in the Footnote referencing system will not count toward the word length. If you are using footnotes, any content included in footnotes beyond the specific text reference will count towards the word length.
Marking Criteria/Rubric
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Essay Guide
The School of Political Science and International Studies Essay Guide can be downloaded from the School’s Student Support webpage.
The Guide sets out guidelines you should follow in preparing written assignments.
Essay Writing Assistance
The School of Political Science and International Studies schedules regular “drop-in” sessions designed to provide one-on-one advice and assistance in essay planning and writing.
There is no need to make an appointment and you are encouraged to bring your essay with you.
The day and time of these sessions will be finalized at the beginning of each semester and published on the Student Support webpage.
Student Services
Student services offer a variety of short courses during the semester which will help you improve your study, research and writing skills and thus your academic performance in this course.
Library Resources
UQ Library offers training in software, assignment writing, research skills, and publishing and research management.
The University’s library holdings for Political Science and International Studies are primarily located in the Central Library.
There is a help desk in the Library. Students are also welcome to contact the BEL/HASS Librarians for assistance.
Email: librarians@library.uq.edu.au
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Seminar |
Seminar 1: Introductions Introductions: Who we are, what we will cover in the course over the next semester. See course Blackboard sites for this weeks essential and supplementary readings Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Seminar |
Seminar 2: Theorising gender References to gender are ubiquitous in international policy documents, but tend often to exist as a kind of shorthand for women . This week we examine why this is a problem. We begin by asking what gender means and how can we can use this term in a way that it is inclusive. We consider the importance of understanding gender and masculinities as well as the challenges that intersectional perspectives on gender pose for any kind of contemporary gender analysis. See course Blackboard site for essential and supplementary readings. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Seminar |
Seminar 3: Conceptual lens on Gender & Development How is gender conceptualised and addressed as part of global development initiatives? This week we examine how theories of gender and development come together, and how these inform practical approaches to development programming. The idea that women from the global South are in need of uplifting and improvement has been a powerful subtext of a great deal of global development policy. But these framings are also problematic in a variety of ways. To understand why it is important to reflect on the standards against which the condition of the non-western woman evaluated? We might also ask how masculinities feature as part of the development narrative and frame. See Blackboard for essential and supplementary readings. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Seminar |
Seminar 4: Gender and Institutions A great deal of debate on gender in public policy emphases the need for reform and the subsequent pace of gender reform implementation. This week we investigate some of the problems that are associated with the governance of gender and the challenges of institutionalising gender reform in public policy both in global and local contexts. We investigate theoretical concepts that help to explain why gender reforms are often weakly implemented within institutions, or in ways that produce unexpected and not altogether positive consequences for women. See course Blackboard sites for these weeks essential and supplementary readings Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Seminar |
Seminar 5: Gender and Political Participation How are electoral institutions gendered? What implications does this have for women's participation in parliamentary decision-making? What kinds of reform have been enacted to challenge this situation? Why are the results often less beneficial to women than anticipated? This week we examine how political institutions function to uphold masculine goals and ambitions and why the goal of increasing women's political representation requires more than just a simple commitment to policy reform. Click on the folder for more information on required and recommended readings for this week. See Blackboard for this week's essential and supplementary readings. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Seminar |
Seminar 6: Gendering economic participation This week we examine the gendered nature of economic participation and reflect on the different kinds of earning opportunities that women and men negotiate. We ask what this means for women's and men's experiences in the workplace and for their earning potential. We consider terms such as the double or triple labour burden and concepts such as the "care economy". We also ask if and how women's capacity to earn cash is as liberating as some development economists contend. See Blackboard for essential and supplementary readings. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Seminar |
Seminar 7: Gender, sex work and trafficking Some gender scholars describe the current international traffic in sex as a hidden dimension of the international political economy. Certainly the transnational trade in sex and sex tourism is an important dimension of contemporary globalisation. While some condemn the spread of prostitution others contend it is a trade like any other and workers within this industry should qualify for rights protection and industry regulation. What are the central debates evident within the literature on gender and prostitution? Are all workers in this industry content to be viewed as victims? What is the relationship between neoliberal morality and sex trafficking? See blackboard for list of essential and supplementary readings. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Seminar |
Seminar 8: Gender and Environmental Security Pre-recorded Lecture : Nicole travelling. Independent study required. This week we tackle the prescient issue of gender and climate change. Here we ask where and how efforts to build environmental security have been responsive to questions of gender. We also consider how practical programming in this area is geared to meet the diverse needs of women and men in communities where vulnerability to this phenomenon is most keenly felt.See blackboard for a list of essential and supplementary readings Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Seminar |
Seminar 9: Gender and sexual orientation This week we consider questions of sexuality and diversity and the rise of LGBTI identity claims as part of global campaigns to promote the human rights of people whose sexuality is not bound by heteronormative expectation. We will consider the politically enabling and constraining aspects of debate on sexual diversity and rights in global and local contexts, asking what happens when we categorise same-sex sexuality according to a transnational political idiom, and how and why different groups may embrace or reject these types of labels. This lecture will place globalized writing on these questions in dialogue with ethnographic work which discusses the tensions that occur when transnational campaigns opposed to discrimination on the basis of sexuality become grounded in the localized context. See blackboard for list of essential and supplementary readings. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid Semester Break No Seminar |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Seminar |
Seminar 10: Gender, conflict and peace We begin this unit in with some critical investigation of the United Nations Security Councils Women, Peace and Security framework which establishes policy drawing attention to the gendered burdens borne by women in conflict and the roles women can play in conflict transition. We consider where and how this is an enabling policy agenda, but also what gets crucially left out of the UN frame and what all of this might mean for women in local conflict-affected contexts. See Blackboard for list of essential and supplementary readings Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Seminar |
Seminar 11: Gender and Violence Against Women This week we take up the issue of violence against women. We ask what positive benefits have accrued from efforts to develop a human rights framework for the prevention of VAW, and what factors have impacted on the global and local pace of government policy responses to this phenomenon. See blackboard for a list of essential and supplementary readings Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Seminar |
Seminar 12: Group presentations and course review This week will wrap up with a session where each group presents their group poster to the class and respons to a brief Q and A Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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