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DES313Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Gender And Development

This course provides an in-depth understanding of gender issues in development discourse. It explores the impact of gender disparities on various aspects of development, including education, economy, politics, and health. The course familiarizes students with analytic debates in the field of gender and development, helping them understand concepts, theories, and practical skills. It aims to equip students for careers as gender specialists in organizations and projects.

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195h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
GenderDevelopmentInequalityEmpowermentMainstreaming

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Gender concepts

2

Gender inequality

3

Gender mainstreaming

4

Gender policies in Nigeria

5

Women's rights

6

Gender-based violence

7

Women's empowerment

8

Socioeconomic risks

9

Cultural hegemony

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Gender Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Development Programmer

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Policy Advisor

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Social Worker

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Researcher

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

International DevelopmentGovernmentNon-profit OrganizationsSocial ServicesResearch Institutions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Understanding Gender Issues in Development

3h

Unit 1: The Concept of Gender in Development

3 study hours
  • •Define the concept of gender and its relevance in development.
  • •Differentiate between gender and sex.
  • •Discuss the emergence of gender in development discourse.
Week
2

Module 1: Understanding Gender Issues in Development

3h

Unit 2: Understanding Issues in Gender Inequality and Gender Mainstreaming

3 study hours
  • •Define gender inequality and gender mainstreaming.
  • •Explain the various issues in gender inequality and mainstreaming.
  • •Discuss the determinants of gender inequality.
Week
3

Module 1: Understanding Gender Issues in Development

3h

Unit 3: Implementation of Gender Policies in Nigeria Issues, Prospects and Constraints

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of gender policy in Nigeria.
  • •State the various issues that gender policy in Nigeria is supposed to address.
  • •Explain the factors that affect successful implementation of gender policy in Nigeria.
Week
4

Module 1: Understanding Gender Issues in Development

3h

Unit 4: Women and Political participation in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Explain the issues in women's participation in politics in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the extent of women's participation in politics and decision-making in Nigeria.
  • •Identify factors that hinder adequate participation of women in politics and decision-making.
Week
5

MODULE 2: RIGHT-BASED GENDER ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND CULTURAL HEGEMONY

3h

Unit 1: Concept of Human Rights in Gender and Development

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of human rights and why it is important in the discourse of women's development.
  • •Explain the connotation of right-based approach in development.
  • •Discuss how women's rights issues emerged in development discourse.
Week
6

MODULE 2: RIGHT-BASED GENDER ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND CULTURAL HEGEMONY

3h

Unit 2: Women's right and Cultural Hegemony

3 study hours
  • •Understand the contending issues in women's rights in development.
  • •Understand various cultural practices and norms that limit women's rights in developing societies.
  • •Understand the role of tradition in enhancing gender inequalities.
Week
7

MODULE 2: RIGHT-BASED GENDER ISSUES IN DEVELOPMENT WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND CULTURAL HEGEMONY

3h

Unit 3: Understanding issues in Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG)

3 study hours
  • •Define gender-based violence (GBV).
  • •Identify types of GBVs.
  • •Identify factors that cause GBVs.
Week
8

MODULE 3: GENDER DIMENSION OF SOCIOECONOMIC RISKS FACING WOMEN IN DEVELOPING SOCIETIES

3h

Unit 1: Socioeconomic Risks Facing Women in Developing Countries

3 study hours
  • •Define women's empowerment and why it's a solution to women's socioeconomic challenges in developing countries.
  • •Understand issues in women empowerment.
  • •Understand socioeconomic challenges facing women in developing world.
Week
9

MODULE 3: GENDER DIMENSION OF SOCIOECONOMIC RISKS FACING WOMEN IN DEVELOPING SOCIETIES

3h

Unit 2: Women's Vulnerability and Empowerment- The Relational Autonomy Perspective

3 study hours
  • •Understand vulnerability issues facing women.
  • •Understand the relational autonomy approach to women's empowerment.
  • •Understand how enhancing women's autonomy and agency is a panacea to their socioeconomic wellbeing.
Week
10

MODULE 3: GENDER DIMENSION OF SOCIOECONOMIC RISKS FACING WOMEN IN DEVELOPING SOCIETIES

3h

Unit 3: The Capability Approach to Women Empowerment

3 study hours
  • •Understand the perspective of the Capability Approach on the aspect of women's vulnerability and empowerment.
  • •Understand the basic principles of the Capability Approach.
  • •Have a good grasp on the debates surrounding women's empowerment in the capability approach.
Week
11

MODULE 4 - DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES ON WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT

3h

Unit 1: The Opportunity Structure Approach on Women's Empowerment

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the context of opportunity structure in development initiative towards women's empowerment in developing world.
  • •Discuss the major tenets of this initiative in development discourse on women's empowerment.
  • •Engage appropriately in women development debate and initiatives.
Week
12

MODULE 4 - DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES ON WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT

3h

Unit 2: The Roles of Development Organisations in Enhancing Women's Empowerment in Developing Countries

3 study hours
  • •Define both NGOs and FBOs and their associated meanings in development.
  • •Examine the role of FBOs and NGOs in women's empowerment in developing world.
  • •Identify the outcome of the roles of FBOs and NGOs in the empowerment of women in developing world and the challenges associated with their service delivery to poor women in developing world.
Week
13

MODULE 4 - DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES ON WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT

3h

Unit 3: The Cultural Institutional Approach on Women's Empowerment

3 study hours
  • •Understand the stand of the Cultural Institutional Approach and its associated meanings in women's empowerment theses in developing world.
  • •Examine the role of cultural institutions in women empowerment in developing world.
  • •Ascertain the importance of focusing on the Cultural Institutional Approach in the empowerment of women in developing world.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Develop case studies illustrating the application of gender theories in real-world scenarios.

3

Practice analyzing policy documents and development interventions from a gender perspective.

4

Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights.

5

Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments to identify areas for improvement.

6

Pay close attention to the various international conventions and declarations related to gender equality, such as CEDAW and the Beijing Platform for Action.

7

Focus on understanding the different theoretical approaches to women's empowerment, such as the capability approach, relational autonomy, and opportunity structure.

8

Practice applying gender analysis tools to evaluate the potential impact of development policies and programs on women and men.

9

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 gender concepts

10

Review all TMAs

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