GNDR 2061 - Gender in Global Perspective

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab None
Course Description: This course focuses on contemporary issues in a gendered world. It takes a global perspective, looking for interconnections between different regions and cultures. Students will use current theories of globalization and development to analyze cross-cultural social, economic, and political aspects of women’s and men’s lives and the multiple ways diverse groups take action to improve their condition.
MnTC Goals
5 History/Social/Behavioral Science, 8 Global Perspective

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020   with a grade of C or higher OR ENGL 1021  with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

1. Colonization and cultural imperialism
2. Development and gender
3. Education and literacy
4. Gendered division of labor
5. Introduction to global/transnational feminism
6. Gender-based violence
7. Religion and spirituality
8. Gendered status and power
9. Health, sexuality, and reproduction
10. Politics, legal status, and activism

1. analyze specific global issues and their consequences for women and men.
2. analyze alternative theories and explanations for gender inequality across cultures and regions.
3. compare multiple solutions proposed by activists in a variety of cultures and regions.
4. analyze the interdependence of the world’s women.

05. 03. Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.

05. 04. Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
Competency 2 (7-10)
08. 02. Demonstrate knowledge of cultural, social, religious and linguistic differences.

08. 03. Analyze specific international problems, illustrating the cultural, economic, and political differences that affect their solution.

08. 04. Understand the role of a world citizen and the responsibility world citizens share for their common global future.

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