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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
YKT.010

Non-discrimination and Gender Equality in Society, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Course code
YKT.010
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Other studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Hanna Ojala
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 100 %

Using key concepts from gender studies, students will become familiar with issues of equality and gender equality, inequalities and discrimination. They will gain an overview of how equality and non-discrimination policies and legal regulation aim to prevent discrimination on grounds prohibited by law. Topics covered include gender segregated labour markets and care, sexual harassment and violence, racism, the status of people with disabilities and gender minorities.

Learning outcomes
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

22.10.2024 10.12.2024
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)