Gendered inequalities: development and globalisation 4 credit Fall – Dr Sarah Smith Description and approach This course takes a broad approach to international development and global inequalities through the lens of feminist and gender theory, and within the context of globalising neoliberalism. It investigates the theory and approach of international development as well as its policy and institutions. The course considers how different groups of both women and men are positioned and impacted within global politics and the relations of power that underpin complex experiences, and how gender is both produced by and productive of these. In doing so, it pays attention to broader contexts of globalisation and globalising neoliberalism, drawing on IR and political economy frameworks of analysis. We will therefore engage with debates on the gendered nature of (in)equity and representation within global politics Learning outcomes: Understand concepts and issues associated with economic development and globalisation Analyse the impacts and experiences of international development and processes of globalisation on different groups of both men and women Understand complex gendered and other relations of power that structure global inequalities Understand and explain different theoretical perspectives on gender, development, globalisation and inequalities Understand and critically examine gendered inequalities as embedded within and an outcome of processes of development and globalisation Course delivery 2 x 1 hour 40 minute seminar per week; first 30 minutes of which will be delivered lecture style. The remainder will conducted as a seminar with students leading discussion. Assessment Participation = 10% Seminar leadership = 10% Critical review = 30% Research essay = 50% Participation– 10%, ongoing. Active participation from all students is required. You are expected to attend seminar and engage actively in the conversation, based on the weekly readings and your understanding/interpretation of them. Please come to each class prepared for informed discussion.
Gendered inequalities: development and globalisation 4 credit – Fall Dr Sarah Smith Description and approach This course takes a broad approach to international development and global inequalities through the lens of feminist and gender theory, and within the context of globalising neoliberalism. It investigates the theory and approach of international development as well as its policy and institutions. The course considers how different groups of both women and men are positioned and impacted within global politics and the relations of power that underpin complex experiences, and how gender is both produced by and productive of these. In doing so, it pays attention to broader contexts of globalisation and globalising neoliberalism, drawing on IR and political economy frameworks of analysis. We will therefore engage with debates on the gendered nature of (in)equity and representation within global politics Learning outcomes: Understand concepts and issues associated with economic development and globalisation Analyse the impacts and experiences of international development and processes of globalisation on different groups of both men and women Understand complex gendered and other relations of power that structure global inequalities Understand and explain different theoretical perspectives on gender, development, globalisation and inequalities Understand and critically examine gendered inequalities as embedded within and an outcome of processes of development and globalisation Course delivery 2 x 1 hour 40 minute seminar per week; first 30 minutes of which will be delivered lecture style. The remainder will conducted as a seminar with students leading discussion. Assessment Participation = 10% Seminar leadership = 10% Critical review = 30% Research essay = 50% Participation– 10%, ongoing. Active participation from all students is required. You are expected to attend seminar and engage actively in the conversation, based on the weekly readings and your understanding/interpretation of them. Please come to each class prepared for informed discussion.