The aim of this course is to examine the concept of gender equality and inequality within the framework of the impacting socio-cultural and economic factors and to enable students to evaluate the policies for achieving gender equality.
Prerequisite(s)
none
Corequisite(s)
nonw
Special Requisite(s)
none
Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nazlı Şahanoğulları
Course Assistant(s)
Res. Asst. Aras Yolusever
Schedule
The course will not be held this semester.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
Principle Sources
Funda Rana Adaçay, Toplumsal Cinsiyet ve Kalkınma, Ekin Yayınevi, 2014.
Ufuk Serdaroğlu, İktisat ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet, Efil Yayınevi, 2010.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
The Concept of Gender
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
2. Week
Gender Equality-Inequality and Indicators
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
3. Week
Women's Labor Market Participation: Supply Side Factors
Contribution of Women’s Participation to Labor Market and Economic Growth and Development
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
6. Week
Women's Educational Attainment and Contribution of Human Capital Accumulation to Economic Growth
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
7. Week
Feminism and Feminist Economy
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
8. Week
Problems of Gender Inequality in Development
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
9. Week
Midterm Week
Assessment
10. Week
Midterm Week
Assessment
11. Week
Solution Policies for Inequality of Genders in Turkey, Women's Labor Market Participation in Turkey, Employment and Unemployment Problems
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
12. Week
Economic, Social and Cultural Barriers to Women's Employment and Solutions
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
13. Week
European Union and Women's Employment
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
14. Week
Gender Sensitive Policies
Lecture, Discussion, Presentation
15. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
16. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
17. Week
Final Exam Week
Assessment
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Quizzes
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-2. Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-5. Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
OP-6. Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
OP-7. Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
OP-8. Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-10. Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Explain concepts such as gender, patriarchy and feminism.
LO-2
Evaluate the factors that affect gender inequality.
LO-3
Interpret policies applied in women's employment in Turkey.
LO-4
Evaluate the policies towards achieving gender equality and propose solutions.
LO-5
Evaluate the importance of women's employment in terms of development.
