At the end of this course, the students; 1) Define the main gender concepts (gender, gender roles, gender inequality, gender discrimination and sexism). 2) Comprehend and identify gender inequalities in main areas: education, health, political participation, economic participation and domestic labor. 3) Identify how gender affects social interactions in our daily lives. 4) Explain the changes, challenges and improvements on gender issues in the world and in Turkey. 5) Define violence against women and its types, dynamics, causes and consequences. 6) Explain improvements, mechanisms, international conventions and national regulations in combating violence against women, 7) Critically discuss current gender issues and challenges.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
The purpose of the course is to raise awareness of gender inequalities and
violence against women in the society. The course provides students with basic
theoretical knowledge on gender related concepts, issues and violence against women.
Students will be informed about the current developments on gender issues in the
world and in Turkey while students will be encouraged to discuss contemporary
gender issues and develop a critical perspective towards social and cultural
constructions of gender, femininity and masculinity and how these categories shape
our lives.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction, introduction of the course, aim and objectives, students' expectations about the course
2nd Week
Basic concepts of gender
3rd Week
Basic concepts of gender (gender-based division of labor, gender-based discrimination)
4th Week
Gender inequality in key areas (education, employment, participation in decision-making mechanisms, health)
5th Week
What is sexism? Discussion of materials on sexism (news, movies, advertisements, social media posts, etc.)
6th Week
Gender and health
7th Week
History of women's movements in the world and in Turkey
8th Week
Violence against women: Current situation in the world and Turkey
9th Week
Midterm exam
10th Week
International and national developments and legal mechanisms in combating violence against women
11th Week
Dating Violence
12th Week
What can we do against sexual harassment and assault at universities?
13th Week
Non-discrimination and the principle of equality: Scope and Content
14th Week
Evaluation of the period
15th Week
Final exam
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
ASPB & HÜKSAM. (2014). Türkiye?de kadına yönelik aile içi şiddet araştırması özet rapor,. http://www.hips.hacettepe.edu.tr/TKAA2014_Ozet_Rapor.pdf
Akın, A. (2007). Toplumsal cinsiyet ayrımcılığı ve sağlık. Toplum Hekimliği Bülteni, 26, (2), 1-9. http://www.thb.hacettepe.edu.tr/arsiv/2007/sayi_2/baslik1.pdf
Bahadır, B. (2014). Ölü kadınlar memleketi. Ankara: Ayizi Yayınları.
Berktay, F. (2004). Kadınların insan haklarının gelişimi ve Türkiye. Sivil Toplum ve Demokrasi Konferans Yazıları, 7. İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları Eğitim ve Araştırma Birimi. http://stk.bilgi.edu.tr/media/uploads/2015/02/01/berktay_std_7.pdf
Bora, A. (2008). Sivil toplum kuruluşları için toplumsal cinsiyet rehberi. İstanbul: STGM Yayınları.
Bora, A. (2012). Toplumsal cinsiyete dayalı ayrımcılık. İçinde, K. Çayır ve M. A. Ceyhan (der.), Çok Boyutlu Yaklaşımlar (s. 175-188). İstanbul: İstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi Yayınları.
Ecevit, Y. ve Kargıner, N. (Der.). (2011). Toplumsal cinsiyet sosyolojisi. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Yayını, no. 1304.
Ecevit, Y. ve Kargıner, N. (Der.). (2011). Toplumsal cinsiyet çalışmaları. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi Açık Öğretim Fakültesi Yayını, no. 1309.
Eğitim Reformu Girişimi (ERG). (2008). Eğitimde ve eğitimle toplumsal cinsiyet eşitliği. http://www.egitimreformugirisimi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ERG_Egitimde-ve-Egitimle-Toplumsal-Cinsiyet-Esitligi-1.pdf
Hooks, B. (2012). Feminizm herkes içindir. İstanbul: BGST Yayınları.
Kadına Yönelik Her Türlü Ayrımcılığın Önlenmesi Sözleşmesi (CEDAW) ve İhtiyari Protokolü. http://kadininstatusu.aile.gov.tr/kaynak/ulusarasi-belgelerkuruluslar/uluslararasi-belgeler
Kadına Yönelik Şiddetle ve Ev İçi Şiddetle Mücadele ve Önleme Avrupa Konseyi Sözleşmesi. http://kadininstatusu.aile.gov.tr/kaynak/ulusarasi-belgelerkuruluslar/uluslararasi-belgeler
Mor Çatı Kadın Sığınağı Vakfı. Erkek şiddetini önlemede 6284 sayılı Kanun. https://www.morcati.org tr/tr/yayinlarimiz/brosurler/256-erkek-siddetini-onlemede-6284-sayili-kanun sayılı kanun
Mor Çatı Kadın Sığınağı Vakfı. Flört Şiddeti https://www.morcati.org.tr/tr/8-mor-cati-kadin-siginagi-vakfi/8-flort-siddeti
Sancar, S. (2009). Erkeklik: İmkansız iktidar. Ankara: Metis Yayınları.
Throughout the course additional books, articles, reports and movies might be suggested by the instructor. Materials (reports, books,information, education and communication materials) developed by Başkent University Woman-Child and Family Planning, Research and ImplementationCenter(BUWCRIC) will also be used throughout the course.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Presentation,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Assignment
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
1
2
2
Individual or group work
8
1
8
Preparation for Final exam
1
4
4
Course hours
14
2
28
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
4
4
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
1
2
2
Total Workload
50
Total Workload / 30
1,66
ECTS Credits of the Course
1
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
