Gender, Peace and Security in Global and Local Perspective (POLS7523)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
Seminar 2 Hours/ Week
Assessment methods
Seminar participation, Weekly quizzes, Reflection, Essay
Course enquiries
Ms Beth Rowan
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
Going beyond commonplace perceptions that equate violence with men and victim-hood with women, this course examines how masculine and feminine roles are constructed and embodied in conflict and peacemaking. We examine the gendered expectations borne by men in conflict, the varied roles women play in the prosecution of conflict, the gendered face of conflict-related violence and the need for greater attention to gender in all efforts to build peace and resolve conflict. United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (and later follow-up resolutions), will form an important focal point for deliberation in this course, alongside other historical and contemporary case-studies. Students will gain enhanced gender analysis skills and an understanding of how and why these are pertinent to assessments of conflict, insecurity and peace-building.
