The students are introduced to the basic concepts (such as gender, sexuality, feminism, equality, and intersectionality) as well as research traditions in gender and women's studies especially in the context of social sciences and the Finnish society.
Programme
8.3.2016 at 12-16 Course Guidelines, Introduction to Gender
15.3.3016 at 12-14 Lecture on Gender and Politics in Finland by Jaana Kuusipalo; 14-16 Seminar
22.3.2016 at 12-16 Student presentations on 'Gender in my country'
Break
5.4.2016 at 12-14 Lecture on Gender, Work and Organization by Rebecca Lund; 14-16 Seminar
12.4.2015 at 12-14 Lecture on Gender and Religion by Susanne Dahlgren; 14-16 Seminar
19.4.2016 at 12-14 Lecture on Reproductive Justice by Christabelle Sethna; 14-16 Seminar
For the first session recommended: Marchbank, Jennifer & Letherby, Gayle 2014. Introduction to Gender. Social Science Perspective. Chapter 1 Gendered Perspectives, pp. 3-22 and Chapter 15 Sex and Sexuality pp. 277-293. (e-book in the library)
For the last session April 19th: Margaret Atwood: The Handmaid's Tale
Other readings informed/available in the Course Moodle.