GNDR 2061 - Gender in Global Perspective

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3Lab 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 1021 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Colonization and cultural imperialism
Development and gender
Education and literacy
Gendered division of labor
Introduction to global/transnational feminism
Gender-based violence
Religion and spirituality
Gendered status and power
Health, sexuality, and reproduction
Politics, legal status, and activism

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

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

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GNDR 2061 - Gender in Global Perspective