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AKTU Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (BOE079) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Open Elective
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Official AKTU syllabus of Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (BOE079) for B.Tech Open Elective – 3 credits, L-T-P 3-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
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Course Objective: The objective of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of sex, gender, and patriarchy, explore feminist theories and movements, analyze the socio-economic conditions of women throughout history, examine gender roles and psychological impacts of gender-based trauma, and critically evaluate gender representation in mass media and literature.
After completion of the course student will be able to:
| COs | CO Statement | BL |
|---|---|---|
| CO1 | Understand how sex, gender, and patriarchy shape societal roles and institutions. | K2 |
| CO2 | Understand the rise of feminism and key feminist theories and waves. | K2 |
| CO3 | Understand the historical socio-economic conditions of women and the women’s rights movement. | K2 |
| CO4 | Understand gender roles, psychological differences, and the impact of gender-based trauma. | K2 |
| CO5 | Understand how gender is represented in mass media and literature, and the impact of stereotypes. | K2 |
| Unit | Content | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| I | Women and Society: Understanding Sex- Gender, Gender shaping Institutions, Theories of Gender construction Understanding Sexism and Androcentrism, Understanding Patriarchy and Theories of Patriarchy, Private and Public dichotomy, Sexual Division of Work, Patriarchy practices in different institutions and Text Books. | 8 |
| II | Feminist Theory: Rise of Feminism, Introduction to various stands of Feminism- Liberal Feminism, Radical Feminism, Marxist Feminism, Socialist Feminism, Cultural Feminism, Eco-Feminism, Post Colonial Feminism, Post Modern Feminism. Waves of Feminism. | 8 |
| III | Women’s Movement: The socio-economic conditions of women during the age of Industrial revolution the Call for Women's Rights 1848, Women’s rights movement 1848-1920,Historical Developments of Social Reform Movements in India , Women’s groups and organizations, Women’s Movement Movements for Uniform Civil code and ShahBano case, Dalit women and the question of double marginality. | 8 |
| IV | Gender Roles and Psychology of Sex: Difference Conceptualization of gender roles and gender role attitudes, Gender: Aggression, Achievement, Communication, Friendship and Romantic, Relationships Sex Differences in Mental Health Trauma relating to Rape , Taboo , Childhood Sexual Abuse , Domestic Violence , Sexual Harassment at Work Place, Educational Institutions, Eve Teasing etc. | 8 |
| V | Gender and Representation: Gender and Mass Media- Print Media, Gender and Mass Media-Electronic Media, Gender and Films, Advertisements, Mega Serials, Stereotyping and breaking the norms of women’s roles Women’s Representation in Literary Texts. | 8 |
Text Books
- Basab iChakrabarti, Women's Studies: Various Aspects. UrbiPrakashani2014
- Arvind Narrain. Queer: Despised Sexuality Law and Social Change. Book for Change, 2005
- Chandra Talpade Mohanty, Feminism without Borders: Decolonizing Theory, Practicing Solidarity. Duke University Press.
- Flavia Agnes. Law and Gender Inequality: The Politics of Women's Rights in India. Oxford University Press, 2001
- Sonia Bathla, Women, Democracy and the Media: Cultural and Political Representations in the Indian Press, Sage, New Delhi, 1998.
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