- Department: Environment and Geography
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Richard Friend
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: H
- Academic year of delivery: 2021-22
- See module specification for other years: 2022-23
The module will explore the gendered dimensions of poverty and the underlying inequalities that perpetuate it in an international context.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2021-22 to Spring Term 2021-22 |
In this module the framework of entitlements and capabilities will be explored to approach gender inequalities and social (in)justice. The module will provide exposure to theories, issues, debates and profile positive examples of women and women’s organizations that are reducing poverty through inclusive programs, policies and accountability measures in an effort to shift power dynamics and reduce disparity. The module will prepare students for careers as diverse as public policy, social service, education, management, counselling and publishing.
On completion of this module, a capable student will be able to:
Subject content:
Academic and graduate skills
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay - 2500 words |
N/A | 50 |
Online Exam - 24 hrs (Centrally scheduled) 24 Hours Gender, Environment and Global Poverty |
8 hours | 50 |
None
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Reassessment: Essay |
N/A | 100 |
Continuous feedback will be made available to the students during the seminar sessions.
Feedback on coursework will be delivered individually (4 week turnaround).
Reading material will be provided throughout the module, linked to the appropriate lectures on the VLE.