CORE172 Sex, gender and society

Faculty of Education
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Iveta Jansová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Lucie Jarkovská, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Kateřina Nedbálková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Vojtěch Ondráček (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Iva Šmídová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Lucie Jarkovská, Ph.D.
Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
CORE172/PrezSem01: Mon 12:00–13:50 učebna 30, L. Jarkovská
Prerequisites
Students do not need to meet any prerequisites.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 100 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 99/100, only registered: 28/100, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/100
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the application of a gender perspective across a wide range of fields and topics. The course will focus on analyzing the social construction of gender, its impact on societal processes, and individual identity. Students will become familiar with key theoretical approaches and methods in gender studies and will develop critical thinking and reflection skills in the area of gender issues. The course will utilize edutainment methods, and students will learn about ways to popularize science and communicate expert topics to the public through various tools such as social media, collaboration with the media, and influencers. Projects that involve collaboration between the academic and non-academic spheres will also be presented.
Learning outcomes
Understanding Gender Perspective: Students will be able to identify and apply a gender perspective across various fields and topics. Analysis of Social Construction of Gender: Students will be able to analyze how gender is socially constructed and how it influences societal processes and individual identity. Theoretical Knowledge: Students will become familiar with key theoretical approaches and methods in gender studies, and will be able to critically compare and apply them. Critical Thinking and Reflection: Students will develop critical thinking and reflective skills regarding gender issues, including the ability to formulate their own opinions and arguments. Communication Skills: Students will acquire skills in popularizing science and communicating expert topics to the public, including the use of social media and collaboration with the media and influencers. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Students will be introduced to examples of projects that illustrate collaboration between the academic and non-academic spheres and will be able to discuss the benefits of such collaboration.
Syllabus
  • 1) What is Gender 2) Bodies and Sexualities 3) Education and Training: School as a Safe Space 4) Prevention of Gender-Based Violence 5) Work and Money 6) Globalization 7) Care and Sustainability 8) Gender Analysis of Media 9) Gender and Crime 10) Men's Studies
Literature
  • CRIADO-PEREZ, Caroline. Neviditelné ženy : jak data a výzkumy utvářejí svět pro muže. Translated by Tereza Plachá. První vydání. Brno: Host, 2024, 468 stran. ISBN 9788027518685. info
  • JARKOVSKÁ, Lucie and Kateřina LIŠKOVÁ. Feministkou snadno a rychle. Vydání první. Praha: Euromedia Group, 2023, 231 stran. ISBN 9788024287409. info
  • HOMFRAY, Šárka. Proč jsme tak naštvané? Photo by Michaela Karásek-Čejková. 1. vydání. Praha: Wo-men, 2022, 342 stran. ISBN 9788090764194. info
Teaching methods
Lecture
Assessment methods
test
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
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