International development

Gender, Race and Sexuality

Module code: L2104
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Essay

How do diverse groups experience the effects of development differently because of certain aspectsv of their identity such as gender, race and sexuality?

The module will introduce you to a range of concepts and frameworks. This will allow you to identify, analyse and explain different forms of gendered and racial inequality. The module will also show you how to apply this knowledge in a range of practical contexts. Case studies may include:

• activism tackling sexual and gender-based violence
• policies towards migration
• toolkits for addressing rising sexism and racism online.

Module learning outcomes

• Apply key concepts in the analysis of social relations between different identity groups in different cultural, economic and political contexts.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the main theoretical perspectives and issues that has informed development thinking - and the gendered and racialised impacts of this thinking.
• Analyse different approaches to gender and race in development theory, policy and practice with reference to concrete empirical applications.
• Apply these concepts and frameworks to issues of gendered and racial justice.