Description of Assignment:
Students will answer the essay question below; the assignment consists of answering this question by writing an essay of 2,500 words. This task will encourage students to reflect on and respond to the major issues, themes and debates encountered in the course assessing the students understanding of the course content.
Essay question:
For a long time, we have faced a situation of gender inequality all over the world and this situation is still present today. What are the main reasons gender inequality exists in your country of origin and what ways of overcoming gender inequalities are being presented within the field of Gender and Development there? Demonstrate in your argumentation the strengths and weaknesses of each approach selected by your country, and provide any alternatives you think they should consider.
Learning Outcome(s) Assessed:
Describe the diversity of gender roles, relations and identities across various social, political, and economic contexts, as well as the intersectionality between gender and other forms of social identity, such as age, race, social class, etc.
Apply relevant theories and concepts in the field of Gender and Development to an analysis of gendered social identities and how gender identities are constructed and enacted in a context of gender inequality, discrimination and poverty.
Analyze and evaluate how processes of development and social change can happen in both public and private institutions, as well as through the actions of empowered groups and individuals, to promote gender equality and human rights.
