Gender, Society and the Arctic (5cr)

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to:
- Describe the connections between questions of gender and society
- Critically reflect current national and/or international debates on the role of gender in society
- Recognize the significance that question of gender have for Arctic societies

Content

The course offers knowledge on the ways in which questions of gender define
societies and contemporary debates around their (unequal) structures. In addition to providing an overview of the intertwined nature of gender and society, the course has a particular focus on questions of gender in Arctic societies.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grades 5-1/fail

Fail
The course essay includes significant errors or misunderstandings.

1-2
The course essay refers to the topics of the course, although briefly and in a detached manner. Essay may include misunderstandings or over simplifications of the topic of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The course essay is prepared according to the instructions. The essay demonstrates the ability of the student to understand and reflect course themes comprehensively, although some minor lacks may occur.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5
The course essay demonstrates that the student has understood the contents of the course comprehensively and is able to apply the knowledge acquired to wider contexts. The essay shows strong independent thinking and critical reflection. The essay is well written.

Materials

Supplementary reading:

- Ahmed, Sara (2012) On Being Included. Racism and Diversity in Institutional Life.
- Kappler, Karolin Eva (2009) Living with Paradoxes. Victims of Sexual Violence in Germany and the Conduct of Everyday Life.
- Kuhar, Roman & David Paternotte eds. (2017) Anti-gender Campaigns in Europe: Mobilising against equality.
- Kuokkanen, Rauna (2019) Restructuring Relations. Indigenous Self-Determination, Governance, and Gender

Further information

Timing: Spring semester
Lecturer: University lecturer Heidi Sinevaara-Niskanen

Execution methods

The course includes lectures (10 h) and self-study in a form of writing a final assignment (essay).

Accomplishment methods

Active participation to the lectures and successful completion of the final assignment.