M.S Gender Studies
Department of Gender Studies
Course Outline
Gender and Development
1. Introduction to Gender Studies
Difference between sex and gender
Difference between Women’s Studies and Gender Studies
Multi-disciplinary nature of Gender Studies
Gender Studies in Pakistan
Importance of Gender Studies as a Subject
Gender and Development
Effect of development process on women and men
2. Introduction to key terms and concepts related to gender
Gender lens
sex disaggregated data
gender discrimination
gender gap
Gender sensitization
Gender equality and equity
Gender Justice
Gender socialization
Women empowerment
Difference between various terms used for women’s subordinate position like
women’s oppression, exploitation and subordination
Importance of gender analysis in framing policies, programs and projects
3. Approaches to gender and development
The Welfare Approach
The Women in Development (WID) Approach
Gender and Development (GAD) Approach
Women and Development (WAD) Approach
The Efficiency Approach
The Empowerment Approach
Gender and Environment Approach (GED)
4. Gender and Language
Sensitive Language
Gender Significance of Gender Sensitive Language
Gender biased language vs. Gender Neutral Language
5. Difference between the terms Matriarchy and Patriarchy
Origin and development of Matriarchy
Origin of Patriarchy
Pakistan: A Patriarchal society
6. Gender issues arising from patriarchy
Gender sensitive indicators
Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM)
Gender Development Index (GDI)
Gender Parity Index (GPI)
Human Development Index (HDI)
7. Overview of International and National Protocols related to Gender
Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
Education for All (EFA)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Gender
8. Organizations working for Gender and Development
A. At International Level
Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC)
a. United Nations Organization (UNO)
b. Commonwealth of Nations
c. European Union (EU)
d. Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
e. GTZ
f. USAID
g. AUSAID
B. At Regional Level
a. Saarc
C. At National Level
a. Ministry of Women Development
b. National Commission on the Status of Women
c. Edhi Foundation
d. Tehreek Minhaj - ul -Quran
e. Social Welfare Department
f. Bait ul Maal
9. Gender Mainstreaming
Explanation of the concept with reference to definitions given by United Nations,
UNDP, Beijing 95, etc.
Importance of gender mainstreaming in policies, programmes and projects
Strategies for gender mainstreaming
Process of gender mainstreaming in an organization
Qualities required at individual level for gender mainstreaming policies
Strategies for successful implementation of gender mainstreaming in an
organization
10. Gender Analysis
Gender Analysis frameworks for Gender Mainstreaming
Gender Statistics in Pakistan
Production of Gender Statistics in Pakistan
Status of Gender Statistics in Pakistan
Usage and Benefit of Gender related Statistics in a Developing Country like
Pakistan
11. Gender inequality in developing countries
Impact of Modernization
Impact and influence of supreme powers in the developing countries
Colonialism, imperialism and development
Impact of Colonialism and imperialism on women development
12. Gender inequality in less developed regions of the world
Latin American countries
Caribbean States
Sub-Saharan region
Middle East countries
South Asian region
SAARC countries
Text Books
1. Jane Pilcher (2005). 50 key concepts in Gender Studies. Sage Publication
2. Beatrice Kachuck (2002). Modern Theories of Feminism. Sage Publication.
3. K. Sultane (2004). Woman and Man. Church World Service: Lahore
4. Pam Kosty (2002). Gender. McGraw Hill.
5. World Bank (2003). Gender Equality and the Millennium Development Goals.
World Bank
6. Kumari Jayawordena (1994). Feminism and Nationalism in the third world . ASR:
Lahore.
7. UNESCO (2003). Breaking the mould: Men‟s involvement in the quest for gender
equality. UNESCO
8. Bela Awasthi (2002). Women „s Liberation and modern World. Omsous
Publication: New Delhi
9. United Nations (2002). Gender mainstreaming: An Overview. United Nations.
10. Azra Asghar Ali.(2000).The Emergence of feminism Among Indian Muslim
Women 1920-1947.Oxford University Press:
11. Kamla Bhsan (2000). Understanding Gender. Okhla: New Delhi
12. Socorro L.Reyes (2003). Gender Sensitivity and Awareness rising: Step by Step.
UNDP: Islamabad.
13. Janet H.Momsen (2004). Gender and Development. London: Rutledge.
14. Kessler, Evenlyn S. (1976). Women: An Anthropological view. Holt, Rinehart and
Winston: New York.
15. AM. G.Mazur (2002). Theorizing Feminist Policy. Oxford University Press;
16. Michael S. Kimmel (2005). Handbook of students on Men and masculinities. Sage
Publication
17. Tazi Nadia (2004). Keywords Gender. Vistaar Publication, New Delhi
18. Christina Haghes (2002). Key concepts in Feminist theory and Research. Sage
Publications.
19. UNESCO. (2003). The role of men and boys in achieving gender equality.
UNESCO.
Department of Gender Studies
University of the Punjab
Course Outline
Women in Religions Perspectives
Credit Hours Contact hours:3
Class meetings: 2 week
Class duration: 1 ½ hr
Objectives At the end of semester students will have complete understanding of
women’s status in Islamic perspective.
Students will be able to clarify the misconceptions practiced in the name
of Islam.
Critical analysis of women’s status in various religions will be made and
necessary comparisons will help the students to develop the concept of
an ideal woman in a modern Islamic society.
Syllabus Week1
Women in religions other than Islam Women in Hinduism Vedic Age Marriage Dissolution of marriage Polygamy Polyandry Woman as sister Woman as mother
Week 2
Women in Jainism Introduction Teachings of Mahvira Status of women in Jainism
Women in Buddhism Buddha (Introduction) Buddha’s teachings Monks and monasteries Status of women in Buddhism
Week 3
Women in Judaism Introduction Marriage Dissolution of marriage
o Divorce o Khula
Maher Remarriages Polygamy Inheritance
Week 4
Women in Christianity Introduction Marriage Dissolution of marriage Remarriages Polygamy
Week 5
Women in Islam Women in pre – Islamic period Status given to women in Islam Woman as a mother Woman as a daughter Woman as a sister Last sermon of Holy Prophet (PBUH) as women’s right charter
Week 6
Nikkah
Week 7
Inheritance and Property Rights
Week 8
Dowry
Dower Definition of dower Specified dower Prompt dower Deferred dower Validity of marriages contracted without marriage
Week 9
Dissolution of marriage
Talaq Definition of talaq Talaq-I-ahsan Talaq-I-hassan Talaq-I-bidat Talaq-I-tafweez Mubart
Khula Definition of khula Other forms of dissolution of marriage
Week 10
Iddat Kulah and iddat Iddat on divorce Iddat on death of husband. Maintenance of women
Halala Note: Mid-term examination will be taken in this week.
Week 11
Maintenance of Family During marriage After Separation
Note: syllabus related assignments will be given to the students in the
form of groups
Week 12
Custody of Children/Guardianship
Week 13
Empowerment of women in Islam Women as entrepreneur Women as educationalist Women in Politics Opinion of scholars
Week 14 This week will be for presentations and students will present their
assignments in the class.
Week 15
Concept of Purdah Requirement of purdah in Islam Situation in Islamic countries Scholar’s opinion about purdah
Week 16
Gender Equality in Ilsm Situation Analysis in Pakistan
Reference Books
1. Farid, Arif. (1994). Muslim Women in World
Religions Perspective. Karachi: The directore, bureau
of composition, complition and translation, university of
Karachi.
2. Sharif, Muhammad., Ashraf, Muhammad. (1991). Women’s Rights in Islam. Lahore: Sh. Muhammad Ashraf Publication
3. Khan, Muhammad. (2001). Status of Women in Islam.
New Delhi: A.P.H publishing cooperation.
4. Sirkat, Gah. (1994). A handbook on Family Law in Pakistan. Lahore: Shirkat Gah Publication.
5. Organization for Islamic culture and Communications (ed.). (2003). Islamic views on Human Rights. New Delhi: Kanishra Publication.
Instructional Aids/Resources Photocopied handouts, multi-media, white board and marker
Caching Strategies Lectures, group discussions and question answer session
Assessment Marks
in %
Seasonal
25%
Mid
35
Final
40
Total
100%
Criteria Assignments
1. Syllabus related assignment topics will be given to the students
2. Book Reviews 3. Quizzes
Paper Paper
Result Results of mid-term and final-term exams will be displayed after
one week and papers will be shown and discuss with the
students.
Department of Gender Studies
University of the Punjab
Course Outline Gender Issues in Psychology
Credit Hours Credit hours : 3
Class meetings: 2 per week
Duration of class: 1 ½ hr
Objectives The course explores a wide variety of psychological issues with
gender differences. After the completion of course the students will
be in a position to critically understand the women’s life cycle and
the impact of various social, cultural and economic factors on the
development of gender concept. It also intends to develop interest
of students about psychological needs of the gender and coping
mechanism in Pakistani culture.
Week 1
Introduction to Psychology Emergence of modern psychology
Early contributions
Empiricism in philosophy
Darwinian influence
Experimental Method Wundt and experimentalism
Week 2 Introduction to Psychology continued James and Functionalism Areas of specialization in psychology Emergence of gender issues in psychology Early studies of gender differences
Week 3 Introduction to Psychology continued
Need for psychology of women Women psychologists & the influence of feminist movement Controversies related to psychology of women Areas under female psychology
Week 4
Biological determinants of gender differences Chromosomes & genes Sex linked genes Chromosomal abnormalities
Endocrine glands & hormones Hormones & the brain
Week 5 Endocrine glands & hormones continued
Endocrine & exocrine system Endocrine glands
Adrenal glands
Thyroid gland
Pituitary gland
The parathyroid glands
Related Hormones
Week 6
Prenatal & postnatal development Challenges to prenatal development Dimensions of child development
Physical development
Cognitive development
Socio emotional development
Week 7
Socialization of human beings Agents of socialization Biological determinants
Psycho- social determinants
Week 8
Theories of personality development Cooley and the looking-glass self Mead and the “Generalized other” Freud and the eight stages of life Piaget and developmental learning
Week 9
Gender – Role stereotyping Different researches about stereotyping Stereotypes involve diverse behaviors& characteristics Stereotypes across the socioeconomic spectrum Difference of developed and developing countries regarding stereotypes Gender similarities &differences Physical and biological differences
Note: mid term exams will be taken
Week 10 Gender- Role stereotyping continued Cognitive differences
Social differences
Gender differences: personality and social behavior Common stereotypes of men & women Personality traits under study Myths &realities about personality traits
Communication styles
Helping &caring
Socialization
Note: syllabus related assignments and book reviews will be given to the
students in the form of groups
Week 11 Gender differences continued
Power
Play & Activity
Emotionality
Fear
Parenting Activities
Gender similarities& differences in Pakistan
Week 12
Girl child
Women and adolescence Self- concept and identity during adolescence Interpersonal relationships during adolescence
Women in adulthood Infertility and social psychological consequences for women
Psychological impact of infertility Social consequences of infertility
Pregnancy and related issues Planned motherhood Maternal diseases Consequences of prenatal malnutrition
Week 13
Women & late adulthood Meaning of late adulthood & aging The facts of physical aging Body changes in late adulthood Cognitive changes Socioemotional changes & activity theory Mental health & aging
Common emotional reactions in old age
Adaptive techniques
Gender discrimination and problems of the old women Loneliness
Widowhood
Single hood
Week 14
Note: students will present their assignments in the class
Week 15 Women & late adulthood continued
Post – parental years
Retirement
Financial problems
Self-esteem
Living arrangements
Developmental tasks Acceptance of one’s life
Redirection of energy to new roles& activities
Week 16
Women & psychological issues
Therapies Meaning of therapy Types of therapies
Books 1. Halonen, Jane,S., & Santrock, John. W. (1996). Psychology contexts of Behavior. Boston: The McGraw Hill companies, Inc.
2. Wittig, Arno. F. (2001). Introduction to Psychology. (2nd ed.) New York: McGraw-Hill.
3. Fernald, L. Dodge., & Fernald, Peter. S. (1999). Munn’s Introduction to Psychology (5th ed.). Delhi: A.I. T.B.S. Publishers.
4. Matlin, W.Margaret. (2000). The Psychology of Women (4th ed.). Singapore: Thomson Learning.
5. Psychology of women. (1996) Islamabad : Allama Iqbal Open University.
Instructional Resources Use of white board during lectures
Projector and slides
Multimedia usage
Handouts
Teaching Strategies Lectures
Class participation through group discussions, question-answer
session, topic discussion
Assessment Marks
in %
Sessional
Mid Final Total
100%
25 25 50 100
Criteria Assignments
1.Book reviews
2.Topics related to syllabus
Students will present their
assignments in the class
Class participation
Quizzes
Paper Paper
Result Result will be displayed after one week of exams. mid term
papers will be shown to and discussed with students
Department of Gender Studies
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Course Outline Women’s Movement and Feminism Theories
Aims and Objectives
The course traces the history of women’s struggle in western countries, the three waves of
development and women’s movement in South Asia. Impact of colonization on women status in the
sub-continent is also traced. Women’s movements in Pakistan (1947-2005) is analyzed along with
the role of women in the national development of Pakistan.
1. Historical Roots of feminism and feminist Theories 1.1 Theories of feminism
Liberal
Social
Radical
Psychoanalytic
Cultural
Postmodern feminism
Muslim Feminism 2. Three waves of women emancipation
2.1 Concept and Meaning 2.2 First wave feminism (1848-1920)
Seneca Falls Convention (1848)
Charter of Women’s Rights
Significance of the Women’s Emancipation Movement 2.3 The Golden year in Women’s Struggle (1870-1920)
Situation in Public and Private sector
The working conditions for women
Opening new fields of professions
Deskilling in Factories and industries
Campaign for equal pay and job opportunities
Women Trade Union League. 3. The Suffrage campaign in Britain
3.1 Importance of Langham Place
Private Member’s Bill
Split among the Old and New generation of feminists
Co-operative Women’s Guild
The Feminist Organizations
Demand for Adult Suffrage Rights
Advocacy by Churchill
The 1918 Adult Suffrage Act
3.2 The Struggle in America
Efforts by feminist Organizations
The Political Coalition
Role of Magazines and Journals
Situation in Wyoming and Utah
The Women’s Bible
Referendums on the issue of suffrage 3.3 Suffrage Rights given to women in different states
4. The Intermission Period (1920-1960) 4.1 Struggle for women’s rights in America
Coalition among feminist organizations on women’s welfare issues
The Sheppart Towner Maternity Bill
The Infancy Protection Bill
Campaign against Child Labour
The Peace Movement
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom
Period of Depression
Relation between Social Welfare and Feminism.
Role of Women in Parliament
The sexual freedom
The Feminist Goals
Change in outlook and dress
Population and birth control 4.2 Struggle for women’s Rights in Britain
Equal Suffrage Rights
Guardianship of Children
Opening of legal profession for women
Equal pay and job opportunities
Equal standards of Morality
Widow’s pension plan
Sex Disqualification Act (1919)
New Feminism
Protective Legislation
Efforts by feminist organizations
Population and Birth control
New standards of morality 5. 2nd Wave feminism
Betty Friden (Feminine Mystique)
National Organization for Women (NOW)
Equal Rights Amendment
Equal Pay Act (1963)
Women Journals and Publications
Radical Feminism
Redstocking
Criticism on Stereotyped Sex Role 6. 3rd Wave Feminism
Meaning of third wave feminism
Future of feminism
Post modern feminism and eco-feminism
Global feminism
7. Women’s Movement in Sub-Continent
Analysis of Women’s conditions in the Mughal Period
The Invasion of Britishers
Impact of colonization
Muhammadan Educational Conferences
Efforts by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan & others for female education
Role of Magazines, Journals and Literature in creating awareness about women’s issues
20th Century: A period of awakening 8. Role of Women in the Independence Movement
Bi Amma An opening for female politicians
Demand for female suffrage
Women’s Participation in the First Round Table Conference
Women and Elections
Quid’s Virdict about role of women in the national development
The First All –India Muslim Ladies Conference
The role of women’s organizations
Right for vote
Women’s National Guard
Women Struggle in Post Independence Period(1947-58)
Efforts by Begum Raana Liaqat Ali Khan
Women’s Voluntary Service
Pakistan Women’s National Guard
Pakistan Women’s Naval Reserve
The role of women’s organizations
The Ayub Khan’s Period: 1958-1969
The Family Laws Ordinance, 1961
Women in Politics
The role of women’s organizations
9. The Bhutto Era: 1970-1977
The Politicization of women
The 1973 Constitution
Women’s Organizations
The Zia Regime : 1977-1988
The period of Islamization
The discriminatory Laws against women
The Hudood Ordinance
The Law of Evidence
The Law of Qisas and Diyat
Women’s Action Forum
The Benazir Bhutto Era
The First Tenure (1988-1990)
The Second Tenure (1993-1996)
The Nawaz Sharif Period
The First Tenure (1990-1993)
The Second Tenure (1997-1999)
10. The President Musharaf Period (1999-2005)
The Local Bodies Ordinance
Participation of Women in Politics
Permanent Commission on status of Women
National Empowerment and Development Policy for Women
The role of women’s organizations
Initiatives taken by the present government for the women development
Text Books
1. Sue, H, (1996). Timelines of American Women‟s History. Roundtable Press:
Washington 2. Sirkat Gah (1999). Women’s Movement in Central Asia. Shirkat Gah: Lahore
References
1. Shamim Meer (1998). Women Speak: Reflections on our struggles. Oxford
Publishers 2. Fiona Macdonald.(2001). Women in Peace and War. 1900-1945. Peter Bedrick: Cape Town 3. Conway W. Henderson. (1997). International Relations –Conflict and Co-operation at the
Turn of the 21st Century. McGraw Hill: New York 4. Mary John & Others. (1995). Background Report on Gender Issues in India. BRIDGE
Publication: London. 5. Poornima Mahan (2000). Encyclopedia of Women. SAGE Publication. 6. Giliis, Stacy., Mowie, Gillian., Munford, Rebecca (ed). (2007). Third wave Feminism : Acritical
Exploration. Palgrave macmillan: U.S.A. 7. Ritzer, George., Douglas J. Goodman. (2003). Sociological Theory (6th edition). Macgraw Hill:
U.S.A. 8. Jodi, O’Brien(ed). (2009) Encyclopedia of Gender and Society. SAGE Publications: U.S.A. 9. Smith, Bonnie G. (ed). (2004) Women’s History in global Perspective (Vol.1). University of
Illinois Press: U.S.A
M.S Gender Studies
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to Computers Objectives
The course aims to introduce students with the IT knowledge and to share the far-reaching
effects of computers and technology, and the applications that computers have to their own lives.
Special focus will be given to women’s studies resources available on the Internet.
1. Introduction Types of computers Hardware and the Computing process Soft wares
2. Word Processing and Desktop Publishing What is Word Processing? Desktop Publishing Software
Types Using a word Processor
Entering Text Editing and Manipulating Text
Page Layout Document Formatting Text Formatting
Type Attributes Graphics
Sizing and Scaling Live Art Graphics and Text Other Graphics Controls
Saving the Work Printing Documents
3. Presentation Software (Microsoft Power Point) Introduction Presentations
Creating and Saving Organization
Working with slides Working with texts Tables, charts and graphics
Making notes and handouts Crating and running electronic presentations 4. Data Processing
Introduction to Excel Spreadsheet Functions Setting up the Worksheet Entering Data
Labels Values Formulas and Functions
Manipulating Data Editing Copying and Moving Recalculating Sorting
Special Functions Graphs Macros Templates
Printing the Worksheet
5. Work with communications Telecommunications
Internet Electronic Mail Facsimile Transmission Data Bases Bulletin Boards On-line Services
Women on the Web Websites On-line Journals Publications Women’s Studies Departments/Centers
6. Using Secondary Storage Second Storage concepts and Terminology Magnetic Disk Storage Mainframe Disk Storage Magnetic Tape Storage Backups Optical Storage Media
Text Books
Hetzel William & David R. Adams. (1985). Computer Information Systems Development. Cincinnati: South Western Publishing Company.
Hutchinson, Sarah. (1988). Computer: The use Perspective. Homewood, Boston.
Pete Norton (2000). Introduction to Computers.
Gray B. Shelly (2000). Introduction to Computers and Data processing.
Reading Books
J. Erickson & John A. Vouk. (1996). Modern Microcomputers. Irvin, USA.
V.P Jaggi. Computers for Everyone. Academic Publishers, New Delhi.
Gray B. shelly. (1990). Introduction to Computers and Data Processing. Anaheem Publishing Company, California.
Ralph M. Stair. (1996). Computers in Today’s World. Homewood, Irvin. Inc.
Robert V. Bullough. (1997). Classroom Application of Micro-Computers. Merrill Publishing Company , Columbus.
Steve Medowell. (1998). Computer Assisted Instruction. Kogan Page Ltd. London
Williams, Sawyer, Hutchinsion (1997). Using information Technology.
M.S Gender Studies
Course Outline Violence against Women
Name of the course
Course No GS 405
Credit Hours Credit hours : 3 Class meetings: 2 per week Duration of class: 1 ½ hr
Objectives After the study of this course students will be able to analyze the
forms, extent and causes of institutional, social and domestic
violence against women within a historical, cultural and structural
context. They will also be in a position to analyze the role of
different institutions of society regarding violence against women.
Situation regarding violence with facts and figures will be
discussed
Syllabus Week 1.
Defining violence
UN and Violence against Women. Forms & types of Gender based Violence Gender Based Violence and contributory factors Violence and health status
Week 2
Domestic violence Social class and violence.
Types of domestic violence
Week 3
Stove burning. Murder or Accident? –Problem in detecting the crime Reason of stove burning. Difficulty in securing testimonies. Police statements regarding stove burning cases. Case studies, facts &figures. Lahore High Court Acts to curb stove burning. Instructions by the court
Week 4
Acid throwing & Nose Cutting. Form of violence that straddles the borderline between public
& private violence. Motives of offender. Law and the response of females Case studies, facts & figures
Week 5
Honor killings Women as symbol of honor Comparison of tribal & feudal areas. Karo kari Murders-form of honor killings. Reasons for the karo kari Murders. Honor Killing Bill, 2004
Week 6
Forced Marriages Forced marriages as psychological and physical abuse. Cultural forms of forced marriages. CEDAW & forced marriages.
Week 7. Forced Marriages continued
Types of forced Marriages. Watta Satta Marriages. Walwar/Swara. Haq Bakshwana. Child marriages. Walwaar/Swara & the law. Child Marriages & the Child Marriage Restraint Act.
Week 8
Theories of Violence
Week 9
Mid Term Exams Will be taken
Week 10
Rape Definition of rape. Rape defined under Women Protection Bill.
Effects of rape. Women Protection Bill 2006
Week 11
Kidnaping and Abduction Selling and buying of Persons
Violence during armed conflicts Note: syllabus related assignments and book reviews will be given to
the students in the form of groups
Week 12
Students will present their assignments in the class
Week 13
Week 14
Trafficking & Prostitution. Background Definition Global View of Causes of Human Trafficking Legislative Measures Implemented by United States Prevention and Control of Human Trafficking Ordinance, 2002.
Week 15
Harassment at work places. Protection against Harassment of women at Workplace Act
2010
Islam on violence against women Gender equality in Islam
Week 16
Effects of Violence
Physical consequences
Psychological Trauma
Other health outcomes Effects on Society Strategies to reduce and prevent Gender Based Violence
Books 1. Pakistan NGO Review Beijing+5. (2000). NGO Coordinating committee.
2. Srivastav, V.P. ( 2005). Hand Book on Crime against women. Delhi: Indian Publishers’ distributors.
3. Manderson, Lenore., Linda Rae Bennelt. (2003). Violence Against Women in Asian Societies.
4. Roy, Ashine. (2003). Violence against Women. New Delhi Rajat Publications.
5. Harway, Michele., James M.O’ Neil (ed). (1999). What Causes Men’s Violence against Women? New Delhi: Sage Publications, Inc.
6. Goel, Aruna., Manvinder Kaur & Ameer Sultana (eds). (2006). Violence Agansit women. Issues and perspectives. New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd.
7. Renzetti, Claire M., Jeffery L.Edleson and Raquel Kennedy Bergen. (2001). Sourcebook on Violence Against Women. London: Sage Publications.
8. Goonesekere, Savitri. (ed.). (2004). Violence, Law & Women’s Rights in South Asia. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
9. Hassan, Yasmeen. (1995). The Heaven Becomes Hell. A Shirkat Gah Publication.
10. Aurat Foundation, The Asia Foundation. (1999). Violence Against Women. Karachi: Aurat Publication and Information Service Foundation.
11. Patel, Rashida. (2003). Woman versus Man. Karachi: Oxford
University Press 12. Jaffri, S. Mohsin. (2004). The Other Half: Discrimination Against
Women. Karachi: Royal Book Company. 13. Zia, Shehrbano. (1994). Sex Crime in the Islamic Context: Rape,
class and Gender in Pakistan. Lahore: ASR Publication. 14. Jalalzai, M. Khan. (2002). Women Trafficking and Prostitution in
Pakistan & Afghanistan. Lahore: DUA Publications. 15. Kumar, Raj. (Ed.) (2000). Violence Against Women. New Delhi:
Anmol Publications. 16. Siddiqi, Muhammad. (1991). The Modest Status of Women in
Islam. Lahore: Kazi Publications 17. Khan, Shabir. (2001). Status of Women in Islam. New Delhi: A.P.H
Publishing Corporation.
Instructional Resources Use of white board during lectures Projector and slides Multimedia usage Handouts
Teaching Strategies Lectures
Class participation through group discussions, question-answer session,
topic discussion
Assessment Marks
in %
Seasonal Mid Final Total
100%
25 35 40 100
Criteria
Assignments
1.Book reviews
2.Topics related to syllabus
Students will present their
assignments in the class
Class participation
Quizzes
Paper Paper
Result Result will be displayed after one week of exams. mid term
papers will be shown to and discussed with students
M.S Gender Studies
Course Outline
Research Methods-I
Objectives
The course deals with the traditional as well as the emerging research methods used in
social sciences with particular reference to the study of gender based issues. The course will provide
an overview on the various phases of carrying out research; i.e. planning the research study,
selecting appropriate methods for data collection, analyzing the data and reporting the results. By
the end of this course students will become able to apply quantitative research methods in social
sciences with special reference to the gender based issues in the society.
Contents
1. The Research Process Knowledge and Research Scientific Method The Theoretical Foundation of Scientific Method Steps in Scientific Method Assumptions Use of Scientific Method in Social Sciences Characteristics of Social Scientific Studies Classification of Research by Purpose Basic Research Applied Research Action Research Classification of Research by Strategy Quantitative Research Qualitative Research
2. Research Problem Selection and statement
Sources Criteria Selection Statement Development Conceptual Framework Review of Related Literature Need
Sources Note taking Organizing and citation Formulation and statement of hypotheses Definition and purpose
Types of hypotheses Stating the Hypotheses Testing the Hypotheses
3. Methodology/Producer Selection of a Sample
Definition of a Population Sampling, Definition and Purpose Sample Size Methods of Selecting a Sample
Probability Sampling
Simple Random Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Stratified Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Multi Stage Sampling
Area Sampling
Time Sampling Non-Probability Sampling
Accidental Sampling
Purposive Sampling
Quota Sampling
Snowball Sampling
4. Levels of Measurement Nominal Measurement Ordinal Measurement Interval Measurement Ratio Measurement
5. Development and Selecting Seales Likerts Seales Semantic Differential Seals Thurston Seales Guttman Seales
6. Types of Instruments of Data Collection Tests Questionnaire Interview Schedule Observation Schedule Checklist Rating Seales and other Instruments Criteria for the Selection of Instruments
7. Various Types of Quantitative Research Surveys
Characteristics and uses of Surveys Types of Surveys by Method One shot or cross sectional survey Successive independent sample survey Panel or longitudinal Types of Surveys by Analysis of Data Descriptive Survey Correlational Studies Causal Comparative Experimental Research Basic Characteristics of Experimental Design General Components of experimental Research
Independent and Dependent Variables
Experimental and Control Group Threats to an Experimental Study Experimental Designs
8. Analysis of Data Descriptive Statistics Measures of Central Tendency Measures of Variability Measures of Associations
Inferential Statistics Testing the Hypotheses Tests of Significance
Assignments
1. Each student will select a research study on gender related issues and will submit its evaluation report.
2. Each student will select a social issue, review at least five elated research proposal. Before submission of the proposal, each student will make a presentation to the class for 5-7 minutes. Class presentations will be made during the last two week of the semester.
Evaluation
Mid Term Test: = 20%
Sessional Work: = 15%
1. Quizzes/assignments etc = 15%
2. Research Proposal = 50%
Reading Books
1. Bake, Therese L. (1988). Doing Social Research. New York: McGraw Hill Book company.
2. Shaughnessy, John J. and Zechmeister Eugene B. (1990). Research Methods in Psychology. McGraw Hill International Edition.
M.S Gender Studies
Course Outline Women and Economic Empowerment
Credit Hours Contact hours:3
Class meetings:2 per week
Class duration 1 ½
Objectives The course will provide the definitions of women’s empowerment, global economic restructuring and its impact on women along with current approaches to women’ empowerment.
Role of international and national organizations in promoting gender equity and the role of state in economic empowerment of women will also be discussed.
Weekly distribution
of course
Week 1
Definition of empowerment
Empowerment and gender equality
Empowerment as a process
Week 2
Approaches to women’s development Economic empowerment Social empowerment Political empowerment Empowerment through education
Week 3
Approaches for mainstreaming women’s empowerment Welfare Access Awareness training Participation in decision making Control over resources
Week 4
Indicators to women’s empowerment Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM) Gender related Development Index (GDI) Application of GEM in Pakistan
Week 5
Women in trade Definition of trade Role of women in trade Types of trades Types of trade Women traders in informal sector
Week 6 (continuation of above topic)
Constraint and new trends General constraints Particular constraint Women in international trade
Week 7
Economic profile of Pakistani women Trends in women’s work Past situation Present situation Women entering in to new professions Employment status and wages Rural Sector Urban sector
Note: Mid-term exams will be taken in this week.
Week 8
Women entrepreneurs Introduction Problem faced by the women entrepreneurs Lack of access to credit facilities Lack of access to market Lack of access to training
Note: syllabus related assignments will be given to the students in the
form of groups
Week 9
Barriers to women entrepreneur Finance
Information Family Education Situation of women entrepreneur in Pakistan
Week 10
Role of government in promoting women’s Entrepreneurs
Government initiatives to promote gender equality by re- directing public policies
Education Health Agriculture
Week 11
This week will be for presentations and students will present their
assignments in the class.
Week 12
Gender and poverty Poverty and female headed households Rural poverty Participation of women in decision-making Access to and contrast over productive resources Access to farm employment Urban poverty Migration and urbanization
Week 13
Women and economic decision-making Women as economic decision maker National perspective International perspectives
Week 14
International/National organizations and women’s empowerment
United Nations development programmer (UNDP) Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) United Nation children funds (UNICEF) Gender for development and population Activity (CEDPA) World Bank SMEDA FWB Women and E-Commerce
Books 1. Zeo oxad, Sally, Baden.(1997).Gender and Empowement: Definations, Approachs and implications for policy. UK: Bridge publications, University of susses.
2. World bank. (1995). Advancing gender Equality: the role of Public policy. Washing (DC)
3. Sadique, Najma. The Global Economy or, Why We Are poverty Stricken (11th Edi). Karachi: Shirkat Gah
4. United Nations.(1995). Women in Changing Global Economy. New York
5. Schiller, Bradley R. (1994). The Macro Economy Today. (6th ed.). U.S.A: Zed Books.
6. Kamal, sim., khan, Sorayya. (1998).Social Empowerment,Legal rights and Poverty in Urban Areas of Pakistan. Isalmabad: Racesta Development.
Instructional Aids/Resources Photo copied handouts, multi-media, white board and marker
Teaching Strategies Lectures, group discussions, question answer sessions and
presentation.
Assessment Marks
in %
Sessional
25
Mid
35
Final
40
Total
100%
Criteria Assignments
4. Syllabus related assignment topics will be given to the students
5. Book Reviews 6. Quizzes
Paper Paper
Result Results of mid-term and final- term papers will be displayed after
one week of exams and papers will be shown to the students.
M.S Gender Studies
Department of Gender Studies
Course-Outline “Women and Politics”
1. Introduction to Women and Politics
Significance of the Subject “Women and Politics”
Attitudes and behavior of society towards women’s political participation
Scio-cultural constraints in effective participation of women
Effect of women’s participation on country politics
Political participation of women as a human right issue
i. CEDAW Article on Political Participation of Women
ii. National Plan of Action 1998 and Political Participation of Women
Status of Women in Politics
i. CEDAW Country Report 2007
ii. Constitutional Status of Women
2. Key concepts in Gender and politics
Government & Governance
i. Federal & Provincial Government
ii. Concurrent List &
iii.
Vote & Voter
National Assembly (Lower House)
Saneat (Upper House)
Sovereignty
Constitution
Local Bodies
Election commission
Opposition leader
Speaker
3. A historical overview of women’s political participation
Pre-Independence Period (1857-1947)
Post-Independence period (1947-2011)
4. Women In political process (Challenges and opportunities)
Women as voters
Role in parliament
i. Problems faced by women as political representatives
Manifestos of political parties in Pakistan
i. Manifestos of political parties related to women participation
ii. Women in local Bodies
Methodologies in political participation
i. Vote
ii. Voters
iii. Election/ Electoral system
iv. Right to vote
v. Minority women and representation of seats
vi. Problems of women voters in Pakistan
5. Capacity building
Introduction
Women leadership training
Awareness, Perception and Preference
Running and winning election
6. Women’s Political Caucus
Introduction
Inside local councils
Provincial and National Assemblies
Lacunae in Governance Mechanism
7. Cause Studies in women’s Political Participation
Cause study of National women’s political caucus in U.S.A
8. Awareness Raising
Transformational Politics
Present Situation and vision of women in politics
Local Government Ordinance, 2000
CEDAW article on women political participation
NPA chapter on political participation of women
Present situation and vision of women in politics
9. State of women in urban local government of Pakistan
10. Violence against women in Politics
Issue regarding increase in violence against women in politics
11. Women representation in Pakistan’s Parliament
Women in parliament the case of Pakistan
Constitutional quota for National parliament (1947-2002)
Women in provincial assembly
Procedure for election of women to reserved seats
Women in cabinets
Women as parliamentary secretaries
12. Women in parliament (A Global Overview)
The world at large
Regional overview
The Muslim world
Americas
Europe
Asia
South Asia
Sub-Saharan Africa
Pacific
Arab States
Nordic Countries
13. Women in parliament in Pakistan (Problems and Potential solutions)
14. Some issues regarding the increased women representation in Parliament
Perceived discrimination against the women elected on reserved seats
Family and public life
Women in legislators for women issues or issues in general
Women’s caucus or caused on women issues
Need for capacity building
Sustainable representation of women in parliament (How other countries have
done it…??)
Role of civil society especially women organization
Role of universities especially women’s study centers
Reading Books
1. Mussarat Qadeem, women in Politics and its Impact in Socio-Politics and its Impact on
Socio-Political Development in Pakistan.
2. Susan Moller Qwin, Women in Western Political Thought Princeton University Press,
Princeton, New Jercy.
3. Shaista Suharwardy, From Purdah to Parliament, Karachi Oxford University Press, Oxford,
New York.
4. Anjn Bindra, Women Global Political Movement, Manglam, Publications, Delhi, India.
5. Shanaz, Rouse, Gender, Nation, State. In Pakistan, Vanguard Books. Karachi
6. Ritu Memon, Women writers on Partition of Pakistan and India, Vanguad, Lahore.
7. Shah, M. Nasra. Pakistan Women, East West Population Institutes, Harvi.
8. Vaikmth Metha, Women and Political Issues (An International Perspective).ABD Publishers,
Jaipur, India.
9. Ponla Banergee, Women in Peace Politics, Sage Publications, India, New Delhi.
10. Miranda W. Alison, Women and Political Violence, Rutledge Group London.
11. Karen Ross, Women, Politics and Change, Oxford University Press, New York.
M.S Gender Studies
Course Outline
Women and Health Objectives
This course will identify health issues which concern women throughout their life cycle and
their impact on physiological, psychological, cultural, and political well-being of women. The course
will help to develop strategies for improving the health care of women.
1. Introduction
Historical Dimension: The Women ‘s Health Movement
Political Dimension of Women’s Health
2. Global Perspective on Women’s Health
Women around the world
Increasing life expectancy
The health transition
Socio economic inequalities
Gender inequalities & women’s health
Women amid conflict and crisis
Women and the health care system
Differentials in Health
3. Stages of life
The Girls Child
Adolescent Girls
Adult Women
Older Women 4. Health Indicators
Disease and Death: Sex comparisons
Gendered exposures
Gendered experiences 5. Policy Implications 6. Health Care system of Pakistan
7. Gender Issues and their influence on health
Literacy and education
Employment Access to health care and services
Physical access/availability
Economic access
Socio cultural access 8. The impact of public services on health outcomes
Marriage
Early marriage
Women’s decision –making power within the family
Freedom of movement and societal interaction
Reading Books
Germov, Johnnh (ed). (1998). Second Opinion, An Introduction to Health Sociology. Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Ussher, Jane M (ed). (2000). Women’s Health, contemporary International Perspectives. Leicester: The British Psychological Society.
Disilvestro, Wardlaw Hampl. (204), Perspectives in Nutrition (6th edition). New York: McGraw Hill.
Alexender, Linda Lewis et al. (2004). New Dimensions in Women’s Health (3rd edtion). Massachusetts’. Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
Anne Thinker & others. (1994). Women’s Health and Nutrition: Making a Difference. The World Bank Discussion Paper No. 256.
World Bank. (1996). Improving Women’s Health in India. World Bank Technical Paper, Washington D.C.
George Anders. (1990). Health Against Wealth. Zed London
Joh. S.O. Shea. (1992). Under Three- A Comprehensive Guide to Caring for Your Baby and Toddler. USA.
Nafis Sadik. (1989). The State of World Population. New York: UNFPA.
Warren C. Sanderson. (1995). Population in Asia. The World Bank., Washington D.C.
Fadia Saadah & James Knowles. (2000). The World Bank Strategy for Health Nutrition, and Population in the East Asia and Pacific Region. The World Bank.
Laurian Unnevehr & N. Hirschonorn. (2000). Food Safety Issues in the Developing World. World Bank Technical paper No. 469, Washington, D.C.
Nancy H. Bryant (2003). Women in Nursing in Islamic Societies.
Judith H. Larosa (2003). New Dimensions in Women’s Health.
A.R. Gist Burner (2002). Jahan Aurtooon Kelye Dactor Na ho.
Anne G. Thinker. (1998). Improving Women’s Health in Pakistan. The World Bank.
United Nations. (1999). Women and Health: Mainstreaming the Gender Perspective into the Health Sector. New York.
Department of Gender Studies
Family Sociology
Objectives
The importance of family as a fundamental social unit and the role of family in determining the
character and structure of society need no argument. As a cell is a unit of organic body, so the
family is a unit of society. To understand society study of family sociology is very important.
Socialization of individuals starts in this institution that later on affects their social life. Through this
course students will be in a position to understand the role of family and the functions that it plays
globally and the changes that are occurring with passage of time. Gender roles will be discussed
through parent-child interaction.
Contents
1. Marriage and Family 1.1 Definition of marriage 1.2 Types of Marriage
Monogamy Polygamy Arrange and free choice marriage
1.3 Definition of Family 1.4 Types of families
Nuclear Joint Extended families
1.5 Functions of Family Reproduction and Socialization Economic security Emotional Support Social Class placement
1.6 Importance of family for the Society
2. Changing Families and Reasons for Change 1.1 Demographic Change
Employed Mother Change in the Status of divorce Remarriages Single Parent families
2.2 Micro and Macro level Influence on Family
3. Theoretical Frame works for Understanding Family 3.1 Micro and Macro level of Analysis
3.2 Micro Level Analysis Symbolic Interaction Social Exchange Family Life Course Development Family System
3.3 Macro Level Analysis
Ecological Perspective Structural Functionalism Conflict Feminism
4. Gender Role Socialization 4.1 Understanding Gender and Gender Roles 4.2 Gender Socialization
Social learning theory Cognitive Development Theory
4.3 Who teaches gender roles? Parents Toys, Sports and Peers Teachers and School Books and Textbook Popular Cultured Media
4.4 Traditional views and Gender Roles 4.5 Current gender role changes and constraints.
5. Parent –Child interaction and generation gap 5.1 Contemporary Parental Roles 5.2 Parenting Style and discipline
5.3 Parents Impact on Child development
Parent positive impact Parents negative impact
5.4 Non Parental Child care
5.5 Causes of generation gap and strategies to bridge it.
6. Family work and Economics 6.1 Macro economic changes affecting the family.
Unequal economic distribution Poverty/Unemployment Job loss
6.2 Women in creasing participation in Labour force and inequality in work place
6.3 Effects of work on Family Dynamics
Marital quality and family life Division of Household work Children socialization and well being
7. Separation and Divorce 7.1 Separation: Process and outcome
7.2 Process of divorce
7.3 Reasons for divorce
Macro level reason for divorce Demographic variables Interpersonal reasons Affects of divorce on adults Affects on children during and after divorce
8. Islamic perspective on family and strategies to resolve family conflicts. Importance of family in Islam Right to marriage Roles and responsibilities of married couple for each other. Parent and children role and responsibilities Strategies suggested by Islam to resolve family conflicts Right to dissolve marriage Maintenance of wife and children after dissolution of marriage
References
Kenneth, Neubeck & Davita, Glasberg. (2005). Sociology: Diversity Conflict and change.
Boston: McGraw-Hill International Edition.
Kain, Edward & Rank, Mark. (1995). Diversity and Change in Families. New Jersey:
Prentice-Hall, Inc.
Baker. (1990). Families. New York: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited.
Barnett, Dla. (2005). Family Violence Across the Life Span. London: Sage Publications.
Cottrane, Scott (2004). Families and Society. Canada: Thomas learning
Benokraities, Nijole V. (2005). Marriage and Families: changes, Choices and constraints.
(5th edition) USA: AVP publisher
Strong, deVAULT, Christine and Cohen, Theodore F. (2005). The marriage and family
experience (9th edition). Canada: Thomas learning
Scot, Jacqueline., Treas, Judith., Richard, Martin. (Ed). 2007). The Balckwell Campanion
to the Sciology of Fanilies. UK: Balckwell Publishing Ltc.
M.S Gender Studies
Course Outline
Gender and Human Rights
Objectives
The course focuses on human rights guaranteed by International Human Rights
Law/documents. It critically look into legal issues, Socio-cultural Construction of Pakistani Society &
Pakistan’s Commitment to International Human Rights Law with special reference to Gender.
1. Introduction to Human Rights 1.1 Origin of Human Rights 1.2 International Development of Human Rights 1.3 Institutionalization of Human Rights 1.3.1) Role of United Nations 2. Human Rights and Conventions
2.1 Meaning and importance 2.2 From Conventions to Laws 2.3 Enforcement of Conventions 2.4 Role of International Organizations
2.4.1 United Nations 2.4.2 Amnesty International 2.4.3 Convention on the Elimination of all forms of 2.4.3 Discrimination Against women
3. Human Rights in Islam 3.1 Individual Rights
3.2 Political Rights
3.3 Economic Rights
3.4 Reproductive Rights
3.5 Educational Rights
4. Women and Human Rights: The Pakistan Context 4.1 Constitutional Rights
4.1.1 Historical Development 4.1.2 Legislature 4.2 Fundamental Rights 4.3 Civil and Social
4.3.1 Education 4.3.2 Health 4.3.3 Employment 4.3.4 Inheritance 4.3.5 Nationality 4..3.6 Personal/Family Rights
4.3.7 Marriage/Nikah 4.3.8 Free consent 4.3.9 Dowry/Haq-Mehar 4.3.10 Maintenance 4.3.11Khula/Divorce 4.3.12 Custody of Children 4.3.13 Recovery of Dowry 4.3.14 Bride Price 4.3.15 Crimes Against Women
4. Women and Human Rights: International Laws and Conventions 4.1Universal Declaration of Human Rights
4.2 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
4.3 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 4.4 Equal Remuneration Convention 4.5 Convention against Discrimination in Education 4.6 Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against women 4.7 Beijing Declaration 4.8 Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights 4.9 Political and Civil Rights 4.10 Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 4.11 Marriage and Family 4.12 Housing, land and property 4.13 Women and Employment
4.13.1 Working conditions 4.13.2 Maternity rights 4.13.3 Workers with family responsibilities 4.13.4 Home workers
4.14 Women and Marriage 4.14.1 Entering marriage 4.14.2 During Marriage 4.14.3 End of Marriage 4.14.4 General protection 4.14.5 Rights in the country in which taken refuge
4.15 Exploitation and Trafficking 4.16 Violence against Women
4.16.1 Defining and Preventing Violence 4.16.2 Help for victims
4.17 Environmental Rights 4.18 Women with disabilities
Text Books
R. Bourne & Others. (1997). School-based Understanding of Human Rights in Four Countries: A Common Wealth Study. Department for International Development.
Hamid Khan (1980). Islamic Law of Inheritance.
Zia-ul-Islam Jajua (2004). Gender and Property Law in Pakistan.
Anjani Kant (2003). Women and the Law.
Reading Books
UNICEF (1999). The State of the World’s Children. New York.
Mahbub-ul-Haq & Khadija Haq. (1998). Human Development in South Asia. Islamabad.
Deon Filmer & others. (1998). Gender Disparity in South Asia: Comparison Between and Within Countries. The World Bank. Washington, D.C.
International Women’s Tribune Centre. (1998). Rights of Women. New York.
United Nations. (2000). Women 2000: Integrating a Gender Perspective into UN Human Rights Work. Division for the Advancement of Women, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, New York.
Amnesty International. (2000). Women’s Rights are Human Rights- The Struggle Persists. United Kingdom.
United Nations. (2000). Agreed Conclusions on the Critical Areas of Concern of the Beijing Platform for Action (1996-1999). Division for the Advancement of Women, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, New York.
United Nations. (2000). Report of the Commission on the Status of Women acting as the Preparatory Committee for the Special Session of General Assembly entitled “Women 2000: Gender Equality, Development and Peace for the Twenty First Century on its Third Session. General Assembly Official Records. New York.
United Nations. (2000). CEDAW – The Optional Protocol: Text and Materials. New York.
Amnesty International. (1995). Human Rights are Women’s Rights. United Kingdom.
Rashida Patel. (1991). Socio-Economic Political Status and Women and Law in Pakistan. Karachi.
Ashwani Kant Gautam (2001). Women Social Justice and Human Rights.
Ilyas Khan (2002). Manual of Family Laws.
Nilaufer Jahn (2003). Suppressed Womanhood a cry for rights.
Department of Gender Studies
Research Methods II
Course Outline
The course aims at familiarizing the students with the qualitative inquiry methods. The
course also aims at developing the skills among students to use qualitative research methods as
independent or complementary to the quantitative methods in all spheres of education i.e. teaching,
evaluation etc. By the end of the course the students will be to design a qualitative inquiry to atleast
one selected issue in education.
Contents
1. Qualitative research: Origin and rationale 2. Differences between qualitative and quantitative research 3. Some theoretical affiliations and classification of qualitative inquiry
Ethnography
Symbolic interactionism
Feminist Post Modernism 4. Designs in qualitative research
Case study
Field study
Content analysis
Action research 5. Some important concepts in qualitative research
Human as instrument
Grounded theory and ideographic interpretation
Sampling
Idea saturation.
Triangulation 6. Stages in qualitative research 7. Basic techniques of data collection
Interviewing/asking
Individual
Focused group interview
Observation
Participative
Non-participative
Archival research/studying 8. Ethical issues in qualitative inquiry 9. Types of data
Field notes
Transcripts from taped interviews
Subjects written words
Montage/photography
Official records
Accounts
Videos 10. Analysis of Data
A. Analysis of data in the field
Field memos
Discovering themes and hypotheses B. Analysis after data collection
Developing coding categories
Data displays 11. Trustworthiness in qualitative research 12. Report writing
Teaching and Learning strategies and Evaluation
1. Lectures and class discussion on basic concepts of the course. 2. Presentation and class discussions on he assigned topics. This activity shall comprise
30% of the course credit distributed over various assignments. 3. Each student will identify and select at least two articles based on qualitative research
and will present their summary along with critical analysis. This activity carries ten marks.
4. Tests 60%
References
1. Sarantakos, S. (1998). Social Research ( 2nd ed). London: Macmillan Press Ltd. 2. Strauss Anselm L. (1987). Qualitative Analysis for Social Scientists. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press. 3. Mason, Jannifer. (2002). Qualitative Researching. (2nd ed). London: Sage Publications. 4. Edmunds, Holly. (2001). The Focus Group: Research Handbook. Chicago: NTC Business
Books.
Ms Gender Studies
Department of Gender Studies
Course out line “Gender and Environment”
1. Introduction
Relationship between Gender and Environment
Significance of Gender and Environment
2. Key terms in Gender and environment
Eco-system
Sustainable Development
Pollution
Resources and their types
Renewable and non-Renewable resources
Green House Effect
Climate change/ Global warming
Ozone Depletion
Conversation
Energy
3. Pollution
Definition
Pollution, its causes and effect on environment
Air pollution
Water pollution
Noise Pollution
Environmental quality standard of noise in Pakistan
Light Pollution
Visual Pollution
Thermal Pollution
Pollution due to oil slicks
Nuclear Pollution
4. Waste and its Disposal
Types of waste
Waste Disposal
Role of Women in Waste Management in Pakistan
5. Water supply and sanitation
Water Resource Management
Role of women in safe water supply and sanitation
Status of Safe drinking water in Pakistan
Bottled water in Pakistan
WHO, the guidelines for safe drinking water
|Arsenic in drinking water
Arsenic in drinking a growing threat in Pakistan
6. Climate Change and Pakistan
7. Environmental and health hazards of Leather Industry (A case study of QASUR)
8. IUCN Pakistan: Strategic gender action plan
9. National Environment Policy of Pakistan
10. Eco-feminism
11. Women and Agriculture
The green revolution and its impact on women
Bio-technology
Slaughter Houses and dairy farms
Women cotton pickers pesticide exposure : a case of Pakistan
12. Global trends in gender and environment
Conventions and declarations
International conferences
Integrating gender into environmental research and policy
References
United Nations, (2001). Gender Perspectives for Earth Summit 2002. New York.
Christinc van Wijk and Jannifer Francis, (1997). Global Trends in Gender and
Demand- Responsive Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygienc. South Africa.
Ariel Dinar (2000). The Political Economy of Water Pricing Reforms. World
Bank.
World Bank, (1997). Can the Environment Wait? Priorities for East Asia.
Washington D.C.
A, Panneerselvam and Mohana Rama Krishnan, (1996). Environmental Science
Education. Struling Publishers Private Limited, New York.
Department of Gender Studies University of the Punjab
Detailed Course Outline
Women in Work & Business
Credit Hours Contact hours:3
Class meetings:2 per week
Class duration 1 ½ hr
Objectives The course will help the students to examine the social, cultural and historical factors that influence women’s work and the multiple ways in which gender affects the nature and quality of work.
The course will cover the women’s role in the traditional societies and effects of industrialization on women’s work.
Women’s paid and un-paid work in contemporary societies will also be observed in various contexts and relevant gender differentiation. Each contemporary topic will be discussed with the reference to Pakistani context.
Weekly
Distribution of
Course
Week 1
Participation patterns of work in pre-civilized and civilized period
Introduction Pre-civilized period Neolithic Revolution
Civilized period Unskilled labor work Burden of family
Slavery
Week 2
Industrial Revolution in Great Britain Change in Industries Change in Society Effects on labor
Industrial Revolution in United States Second Industrial Revolution Change in Agriculture Children during Industrial Revolution Woman during Industrial Revolution
Week 3
Technological change
of technological development on women Urban sector Rural sector Present trends
Week 4
Women and Employment Women and unpaid work Hazards of unpaid work Benefits of unpaid work Valuation methods of unpaid
Women and paid work. Importance of Women’s paid work
Week 5
Women in rural sectors Participation pattern of women in paid and un-paid work
Women in urban sector Informal sector Formal sector Professions for women Changing patterns of women in employment Double burden
Week 6
Attitude and behaviors towards women’s employment.
Factors affecting women’s employment
Historical factors
Social factors Age Religion Nature of family Marital status Caste
Week 7
Political Factors Participation of Women in Politics Decision Making
Economic Factors Dependency Position of women at home Women as secondary bread earner
Week 8
Structural Adjustment Policies Introduction Affects of SAP SAP and urban woman SAP and rural woman
Privatization Affects of privatization on women
Week 9
Gender biases in jobs
Recruitment Public Sector Private Sector Promotion Working hours
Gender pay gaps Access discrimination Compensation differentials Wage discrimination Note: Mid-term exams will be taken in this week.
Week 10
Cross-Cultural variation in the Gender pay gap The Glass ceiling Gender stereotypes Organizational practices
Maternity leave and child care policies
Sexual harassment at work place Sexual Harassment and power Women especially vulnerable to harassment Sexual harassment and organizational climate Sexual harassment interventions Legal interventions Note: syllabus related assignments will be given to the students in
the form of groups
Week 12
Informal credit system History Informal credit in Pakistan Forms of informal credit
Cooperative societies Cooperative Banking Difference between cooperative and commercial banking
Week 13
This week will be for presentations and students will present their
assignments in the class.
Week 14
International labor conference May, 1944 Equal Remuneration Convention 1951 Employment and occupation convention 1958
Labor Laws in Pakistan Rights of Association The right to organize and bargain collectively. Prohibition of forced labor
Acceptable condition of work Part time workers right Pay
Pregnancy and parental rights Training Pensions Holidays Working hours
Sickness leaves
Work place ethics for gender
Week 15
Need for vocational and technical education for women Market demands Integration into labor force
Family and Work Role as a housekeeper Working women Benefits Problems Dual responsibilities Balancing their roles
Week 16
Globalization Affects of globalization Women in capitalism and socialism
Role of women in information technology
Reference Books 1. Shawn Meghan Burn.(2000). Women Across Culture: A Global Perspective. London: Mayfield Publishing Company.
2. Coyle, Angela., Jane, Slinner.(ed.).(1988).Women and Work: Positive Action for Change. London: Macmillan Education.
3. United Nations. (1999).World Survey on the Role of Women in Development: Globalization, Gender and Work. New York.
4. Economic Survey of Pakistan.(2004-05). Islamabad: Government of Pakistan.
5. Barua, Nayan., Brokakoty, Aparajeda. (2005). Women Entrepreneurship. New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
6. Kumar, Raj. (ed.). (2000). Women in Agriculture and Trade. New Delhi: Anmol Publications.
7. Dutta, R.K (2003). Women Empowerment. New Delhi: Reference press.
8. Miremath, R.C. (2002). Women in Changing World. Jaipure (India): Pointa Publishers.
Instructional
Resources
Use of white board in lectures Photocopied handouts Multi-media Projector and slides
Teaching Strategies Lectures, group discussions, readings and question answer sessions
Assessment Marks
in %
Session
25
Mid
25
Final
50
Total
100%
Criteria Assignments
7. Syllabus related assignment topics will be given to the students
8. Book Reviews 9. Quizzes
Paper Paper
Result Results of mid-term and final-term papers will be displayed
after one week of exams and mid- term papers will be shown
to the students.
Department of Gender Studies
University of the Punjab
Course Outline Strategies for Women in Distress
Credit Hours Credit hours : 3
Class meetings: 2 per week
Duration of class: 1 ½ hr
Objectives Counseling has a key importance in developed and developing
countries at the same time where women have to face a variety of
violence. This course will make the students able that they will learn
counseling skills and by the use of these strategies they will contribute
to overcome gender related distress.
Syllabus Week 1.
Situations requiring counseling Depression Stress Anxiety Phobia Trauma
Assessing and counseling women. Psychosocial issues. Physical issues. Battered women & separation abuse. Guidelines for clinical interventions. Adjustment to illness.
Week 2 Assessing and counseling women continued Depressive disorders. Women’s vulnerability to depression. Biological Vulnerability factors. Genetic Vulnerability Social Vulnerability factors. Familial Vulnerability factors.
Week 3 Assessing and counseling women continued
Psychological Factors. Interpersonal Factors. Cultural Factors.
Assessment of depressive disorders.
Treatment of depressive disorders. Week 4.
Approaches to counseling Psychoanalytic approach Humanistic approach Behaviouristic approach to counseling The eclectic approach The existential point of view
Note: counseling therapy session will be conducted by a
professional counselor.
Week 5
Stress Management. Meaning of Stress Stress reaction and the body Common Symptoms of Stress. Causes of Stress. Effects of stress on the body. Types of Stress.
Week6
Eustress & distress Characteristics to the description of stress. Type A & Type B personalities. Type C personality. Relationship between perceived level of stress & performance.
Week 7
Ways to manage Stress. BE NATURAL: a stress Management plan. Breathing Exercise Nutrition Attitude Time Management. Uniqueness. Relaxation
Association Laughter.
Note: Some stress management exercises will be conducted in the
class
Note: mid term exams will be taken
Week 8
Family Counseling. Family counseling techniques. Need of family Counseling
Career and lifestyle counseling. Career counseling Strategies. Issues & trends in career counseling.
School and University counseling.
Note: counseling therapy session will be conducted by a
professional counselor.
Note: syllabus related assignments and book reviews will be given to
the students in the form of groups
Week 9
Responsibilities of counselors. Ethical responsibilities. Confidentiality Exceptions in confidentiality. Ethical principles.
Week 10Responsibilities of counselors continued
Legal issues. The Counselors & the court. Responsibility of the counselor in the greater society.
Counseling skills. The counseling relationship –core conditions. Stage 1- Attending Skills. Physical Attending.
Week 11 Counseling skills continued
Attending Skills. Psychological attending. Observing
Inventory of non –verbal behavior.
Active listening
Resist Distractions
Keep the focus on the client. Counseling Needs IDPs Emergencies Needs
Flood
Earth Quakes Responding as part of attending behavior.
Week 12
Note: students will present their assignments in the class
Week 13 Counseling skills continued
Stage 2- Exploration Skills. Responding with empathy. Responding using probes and questions Responding with silence.
Stage 3- understanding
Stage 4-Action
Stage 5-Termination.
Week 14
Guidelines for counseling with women. Diversity, Social context, and Power Professional Responsibility Best Practices
Books 1. Peterson, Vincent.J., & Nisenholz, Bernard. (4th ed.).(1999). Orientation to Counseling. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
2. Kopala, Mary., & Keitel , A.Merle. (Eds.) .(2003). Handbook of counseling women. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
3. Brodsky, Annette. M. & Musting, Rachel T. Hare. (Eds.). (1980). Women and psychotherapy: An assessment of research and practice. New York: The Guilford Press.
Instructional Resources White board use during lectures
Projector and slides
Multimedia usage
Handouts
Teaching Strategies Lectures
Class participation through group discussions, question-answer
session, topic discussion
Assessment Marks
in %
Sessional
Mid Final Total
100%
25 25 50 100
Criteria Assignments
1.Book reviews
2.Topics related to syllabus
Students will present their
assignments in the class
Class participation
Quizzes
Paper Paper
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papers will be shown to and discussed with students
M.S Gender Studies
Course Outline
Gender and Population
Objectives : A gender perspective on population helps in better understanding of population issues for
sustainable development, by focusing on gender aspects of natural resource use and management;
agricultural division of labour; and access to reproductive and productive resources. The course will
further help in understanding of gender relations in the society. Demographic factors such as
population growth and age structure, fertility, morbidity, health conditions and nutrition levels, spatial
distribution and migration indicate different types of constraints, needs and opportunities for males and
females in the society.
Contents
1. Theories of Population
1.1 The Population Doctrines of Malthus 1.2 Natural Theories of Population Growth 1.3 Social Theories of Population Growth
2. Population Growth and Structure
2.1 Fertility, Mortality and population growth rates 2.2 Population composition by various demographic indicators
3. Population and Health
3.1 Access and utilization of health care facilities
3.2 Child survival and health
3.3 Women health and safe motherhood
3.4 Control of HIV/AIDS
3.5 Health disparities across population
4. Population and Reproductive Health Causes of high Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Family Planning Practices Reproductive behavior Outreach of reproductive health facilities Situation in rural and urban areas Reproductive Rights
5. Factors in controlling population growth Famine and Hunger Disease and Epidemics War Family Planning Abortion Infertility
6. Marriage and Family Family structure and composition Age at marriage and population growth rate
7. Population and Sustainable Development Population and development strategies Population, sustained economic growth and poverty
8. Population Distribution and Urbanization Large urban agglomerations Socio-economic and Demographic factors Consequences of urbanization
9. International Migration International migration and development Effect of migration on gender relations Refugees, asylum-seekers and displaced persons.
10. Population Challenges Illiteracy Poverty Environmental degradation Economic stagnation Resource depletion
11. Population policy and planning The theory of optimum population Modern Practices
References
Population growth and its implications (2001). Islamabad: National Institute of Population Studies.
UNFPA (2005). State of World Population: The Promise of Equality. UNFPA
World Bank (2000). Population and the World Bank Adapting to Change. World Bank.
World Bank (2002). Exploring Gender Perspectives in Population and Health Programs. Washington USAID.
Govt. of Pakistan. (2002). Population Policy of Pakistan. Islamabad: Ministry of Population Welfare.
M.S Gender Studies
Course Outline
Gender and International Relations
Objectives
International relations and gender studies share theoretical approaches to their
areas of study and use common concepts such as power, violence etc.
The aim of this course is to make student able that how development in international
relations affects gender, and how important gender is for working world politics. The
role of gender will also be discussed in detail with regard to foreign policy, peace,
war and development.
1. Introduction and foundation of International Relations
History
World civilizations
Imperialism
Two World Wars
The Cold War (1945-1990)
The early post cold war
Concept of Gender in International Relations
Women in International Relation 2. Theories in International Relations
Liberalism
Marxism
Postmodern Feminism
Realism
Nationalism 3. Gender in Foreign Policy Making
The emergence of modern state system
Global and domestic determinants of states foreign policy
Role of leaders in foreign policy making
Women in foreign policy making
Constraints on foreign policy making
Feminist analysis and foreign policy 4. Gender and Global Political Economy
Globalization
Liberalization of trade
World trade organization
Impact of globalization on state and gender
Breton woods monetary system
IMF and Impact of IMF policy on women
Gender and economic policy
Gender, feminism and political economy 5. Gender war and peace
Role of gender in National Security
Importance of feminism for peace in International relation
Women in South Asian conflicts
Reformation of world from feminist perspective
Gender and Ecological security
Importance of development and peace 6. Human and global challenges to the protection of Human Rights
Human Rights and protection of people
Human development and human security
Women right as human rights
Global Refugees crisis 7. Population Pressure Resource depletion and the preservation of the global
environment
International Response to Population Issues.
Food fight
Environmental security and sustainable development
Depletion of Natural Resources
Role of women in preservation of environment
Problem of sustainable development 8. Gender development and International Relation
Gender and development
Gender gap in human development
Gender & development in the age of globalization
Mainstreaming gender in development
Development of gender in international perspective
References:
1. Goldstein, Joshua S. (2003). International Relations (5th edition). New Delhi; Baba Barkha Nath Printers.
2. Burehilh Scott., Devotak, Richard., Linklater, Andreww., et al. (2001). Theories of international Relations. (2nd ed.). New York: Palgrave.
3. Charles., Kegley. , Charles., and Keglay. (2004). World Politics. ((9th edition). America
4. Manchanda, Rita. (ed.). (2001). Women War and Peace in South Asia. New Dehli; Sage Publication.
5. Steans J, (2006). Geder and International Relations (2nd edition). Cambridge; Polity Press
6. Enloe H. Cynthia (1990). Bananas, Beaches & Bases: Making Feminine Sense of International Politics. University of California Press.
7. Anderlinei N. Sanam (2008). Women Building Peace (1st Indian edition). USA; Lynne Rienner Publishers.