Module

Voraussetzungen

Inhalte

The module consists of a combination of lecture and seminar sections. The lecture-based parts provide an introduction to: - different gender theories - different political approaches to "gender equality/ equity" - a range of practical strategies and instruments designed to generate gender sensitivity. The seminar sections serve to: - apply gender theories to selected "real life" cases - analyse the implications of gender in theses contexts - scrutinise common approaches in environmental management/ heritage conservation for eventual "gender blindness" (based on case studies) - develop gender sensitive strategies for the selected study cases.

Lernziele

Literally all over the world, "gender" is one of the most powerful societal categories, one that serves as a line of distinction and segregation at the same time. "Gender justice" or "gender equality/ equity" are often listed among the manifold objectives in the complex process of promoting "sustainable development". This is based on the notion that gender disparities and biases are persisting in various ways and at the same time form severe obstacles to social development. The aim of the module Societal Gender Relations is to generate an understanding of the socially constructed category "gender" and its implications in important domains of life (e.g. culture, professional life, science etc.). In a second step it has to be identified how these implications would affect the students' own professional future, be it in environmental management or the conservation of heritage. The final outcome should be the ability to apply appropriate "gender sensitive" strategies and instrument within planning processes geared towards future interventions.

Prüfungsleistung

Student performance will be assessed on the basis of one integrated examination consisting of an oral presentation and a written essay (on the presentation's topic). Regular attendance is required.

Bemerkungen

complementary module