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KS Gender, Care and Society
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Education level |
Study areas |
Responsible person |
Hours per week |
Coordinating university |
| 5 ECTS |
M2 - Master's programme 2. year |
Social Science |
Liisa Haikio |
2 hpw |
(*)TAU |
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| Detailed information |
| Original study plan |
Master's programme Comparative Social Policy and Welfare 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
- Students will be able to engage in independent and critical reflection on gender and its intersections with other societal factors, evaluating their impact on social structures, policies, and everyday experiences.
- Students will be capable of utilising gender perspectives as both a methodological and conceptual tool in academic research and professional practice, applying these insights to analyse and interpret complex social issues.
- Students will develop the ability to advocate for gender-sensitive approaches in policy analysis, social research, and professional settings, contributing to the promotion of equity and inclusivity in various societal domains.
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Knowledge |
- (k4) Critically assess the intersections of gender with other social categories such as class, race, and ethnicity using an intersectional perspective.
- (k5) Apply gender-sensitive analytical frameworks to evaluate policies, social structures, and cultural norms.
- (k5) Conduct research on gender-related topics, integrating theoretical perspectives with empirical evidence.
- (k6) Develop and present well-founded arguments on gender and care issues in academic and policy-oriented discussions.
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- In-depth knowledge of gender theories and gender policies, including their historical and contemporary developments.
- The concept of gender and its role in shaping social structures, policies, and everyday experiences.
- Contemporary debates on gender, care, and society, considering their implications for employment, family, and other societal domains.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Active participation during the Intensive Programme and/or in Moodle on-line learning environment, written assignments.
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| Methods |
Introductory lectures during Intensive Programme, afterwards on-line learning methods supported by Moodle OR a course organized fully on-line in Moodle learning environment without a face-to-face introduction.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Readings are provided by the instructor.
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| Changing subject? |
No |
| Further information |
Students can choose a specific class under this heading from a pool offered in Tampere University´s Global Society Programme.
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| On-site course |
| Maximum number of participants |
30 |
| Assignment procedure |
Assignment according to priority |
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