Course Overview

Here’s a detailed semester course outline for

BASOCW Gender and Development (GENDV05)

(Designed for a 14–16 week semester, adaptable to contact hours)

Module 1: Introduction to Gender and Development

• Key concepts: sex, gender, gender roles, gender equality, equity, and empowerment

• Historical evolution of gender studies

• Gender in development discourse: WID (Women in Development), GAD (Gender and Development), intersectionality

• Global and local perspectives on gender

Module 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Gender

• Feminist theories: liberal, radical, socialist, postcolonial

• Social constructionist perspective

• Intersectionality and multiple inequalities

• Gender mainstreaming in development policies

Module 3: Gender Inequality and Social Structures

• Patriarchy, culture, and traditions

• Access to resources: land, education, health, finance

• Gendered division of labor in household and economy

• Implications of gender inequality on social and economic development

Module 4: Gender and Development Policy Frameworks

• National gender policies and frameworks

• Regional frameworks: SADC Gender Protocol, African Union Agenda 2063

• International frameworks: CEDAW, Beijing Platform for Action, SDG 5 (Gender Equality)

• Policy analysis and evaluation

Module 5: Women’s Empowerment and Participation

• Concepts and dimensions of empowerment

• Political participation and leadership

• Economic empowerment: entrepreneurship, microfinance, access to markets

• Education and skills development as empowerment tools

Module 6: Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Rights

• Types of gender-based violence: domestic, sexual, workplace, systemic

• Causes and consequences of GBV

• Legal frameworks for protection

• Prevention strategies and advocacy

Module 7: Gender and Development Planning

• Gender analysis tools: Gender Analysis Matrix (GAM), Harvard Analytical Framework

• Integrating gender into project planning, monitoring, and evaluation

• Case studies of gender-sensitive development projects

• Participatory approaches to gender-inclusive planning

Module 8: Contemporary Issues in Gender and Development

• Climate change and its gendered impacts

• Migration, displacement, and women in crisis contexts

• Technology and digital inclusion

• Intersection of gender with race, class, disability, and other inequalities

Module 9: Advocacy, NGOs, and Gender Mainstreaming

• Role of civil society and NGOs in promoting gender equality

• Advocacy strategies for policy change and social transformation

• Gender budgeting and accountability

• Monitoring and evaluation of gender-focused programs

Teaching Methods

• Lectures, group discussions, and debates

• Case study analysis (local, national, international examples)

• Role-playing and simulations

• Field visits to NGOs or development projects

• Research assignments and presentations

Assessment Methods

• Continuous assessment: essays, case studies, and group projects (40%)

• Midterm examination (20%)

• Final examination or research project (40%)