Course Description

Gender and Development is an interdisciplinary course that critically examines the relationship between gender, development, and social justice. The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how gender affects development outcomes and how development policies and programs can promote gender equality and empowerment. The course will explore the key concepts and theories related to gender and development, such as the social construction of gender, intersectionality, and feminist development.

The course will also examine the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the role of gender mainstreaming in achieving these goals. Students will learn how gender mainstreaming can ensure that development policies and programs are designed and implemented in ways that address the needs and priorities of both women and men, and promote gender equality and empowerment.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Gender and Development course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze the relationship between gender and development, and understand how gender inequalities and discrimination impact development outcomes.
2. Evaluate the significance of gender mainstreaming and its role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
3. Examine the social construction of gender, and analyze how gender intersects with other identities such as race, class, and sexuality.
4. Critically assess feminist perspectives on development and their contribution to the field of gender and development.
5. Apply gender analysis tools to evaluate development policies and programs, and identify areas for improvement to promote gender equality and empowerment.
6. Develop effective strategies for promoting gender equality and empowerment, and design and implement development programs that are gender-responsive and inclusive.

Target Audience:

The Gender and Development course is designed for participants from various disciplines, including development studies, sociology, gender studies, and international relations. The course is also suitable for professionals working in development-related fields, including policymakers, government officials, non-governmental organizations, and United Nations agencies, who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in gender and development and promote gender equality and empowerment in their work.

Entry Requirement:
Students must have a current e-mail account, regular access to and general familiarity with the internet and mobile phones.

Award of the Certificates:
Successful students will receive the GHRLTI Certificate of Completion in Gender and Development (GD).

Course Fee:
The course tuition fee is US$300. There is a limited amount of partial scholarships available for applicants from developing countries, based on financial need.

Location: Online [web-based]

Total Duration: One month, approximately 84 hours learning time.

 Application Procedure
The deadline for application is 2nd December 2024. While full tuition payment is due on 3rd December 2024. However, applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.  You can also submit online application form at https://justicegroup.org/submit-your-application-form/.

Inquiries about the course may be sent to: applications@justicegroup.org OR global4learning@gmail.com.