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This postgraduate-level module, "Gender and Development," delves deep into the intricate relationship between gender dynamics and socio-economic development. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a holistic understanding of the role of gender in shaping developmental trajectories and outcomes, encompassing a range of multidimensional topics. At its core, the module aligns with the principles of Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG5), emphasising gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
The module delves into gender mainstreaming, exploring its application in policy and practice, underlining the necessity of integrating gender considerations throughout developmental projects and policies. A dedicated segment will investigate the far-reaching consequences of gender-based violence on development, encompassing domestic violence, harmful traditional practices, and more. The pivotal role of men and boys in gender equality will be dissected, examining strategies to involve them as allies and reshape cultural narratives.
Students will explore the transformative potential and challenges of development finance, with a particular emphasis on microfinance and digital finance, and how these tools can catalyse or hinder gender-equitable outcomes. Reproductive health will be studied, focusing on maternal health and the often-overlooked issue of menstrual poverty, highlighting their implications for women's well-being and societal progress. Intersectionality and its implications for development will be a crucial theme, acknowledging the compounding effects of overlapping identities, such as race, class, and ethnicity, on gender dynamics.
Additionally, the influence of technology on gender dynamics will be discussed, shedding light on both its empowering potential and the risks it poses. Lastly, the module will incorporate an exploration of climate change's gendered impacts, elucidating how women's roles and vulnerabilities are uniquely affected by environmental challenges.
Through a blend of lectures, case studies, and discussions, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to critically analyse, engage with, and shape the evolving discourse on gender and development.
The module delves into gender mainstreaming, exploring its application in policy and practice, underlining the necessity of integrating gender considerations throughout developmental projects and policies. A dedicated segment will investigate the far-reaching consequences of gender-based violence on development, encompassing domestic violence, harmful traditional practices, and more. The pivotal role of men and boys in gender equality will be dissected, examining strategies to involve them as allies and reshape cultural narratives.
Students will explore the transformative potential and challenges of development finance, with a particular emphasis on microfinance and digital finance, and how these tools can catalyse or hinder gender-equitable outcomes. Reproductive health will be studied, focusing on maternal health and the often-overlooked issue of menstrual poverty, highlighting their implications for women's well-being and societal progress. Intersectionality and its implications for development will be a crucial theme, acknowledging the compounding effects of overlapping identities, such as race, class, and ethnicity, on gender dynamics.
Additionally, the influence of technology on gender dynamics will be discussed, shedding light on both its empowering potential and the risks it poses. Lastly, the module will incorporate an exploration of climate change's gendered impacts, elucidating how women's roles and vulnerabilities are uniquely affected by environmental challenges.
Through a blend of lectures, case studies, and discussions, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to critically analyse, engage with, and shape the evolving discourse on gender and development.
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