The course aims at providing an overview of the main theories relating to the concept of gender, its development over time and its relevance in social contexts. The course will explore the relationship between genders in the course of people's lives from a sociological perspective. The social impact will also be examined considering the micro dimension (genders and generations, family and extra-family relationships, interdependencies), and the macro dimension (gender violence, genders and economic systems, in the labor market, with respect to welfare models, migrations).

The course aims to offer students the opportunity to know and critically read social transformations by considering them from a gender perspective within our socio-economic and cultural context. Among others, the following topics will be addressed:

Introduction to the sociology of genders

Gender roles and families in historical perspective and today

Genres and language

Genders in the public space and in social policies

Genders, health and work

The phenomenon of gender-based violence

Genders discrimination

How to use gender approach in sociological analysis

Prerequisited are not required.

Knowledge and understanding: knowledge of the main theoretical cornerstones of the sociology of genders in the light of the social transformations of the last century. This knowledge is to be acquired through participation in lectures and the study of texts.

Applied knowledge and understanding: ability to identify research and in-depth topics to be declined on the basis of the knowledge and skills acquired in the training course. These skills will be developed through classroom exercises and active participation in lessons.

Making judgements: ability to critically analyze social processes involving genders; ability to use the gender lens for analysing social facts. The skills are to be acquired through the discussion of texts and study materials in relation to news and current events.

Communication skills: ability to communicate both orally and in writing the concepts and topics concerning the discipline also using specialized language. These skills will be practiced through classroom presentations and in-depth discussions.

Ability to learn: autonomous study and in-depth study skills, through the search for additional bibliographic sources. This objective will be evaluated on the basis of contributions to classroom discussions.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

The teaching material prepared by the teacher in addition to the recommended texts (such as slides, handouts, exercises, bibliography) and specific communications from the teacher can be found on the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Seminaries and participatory lessons with the support of IT and video tools, classroom exercises.

Innovative teaching methods

Attendance

Attendance is not compulsory. Attendance of at least 27 class hours is required for the qualification of attending student.

Course books

Antonelli F. (a cura di) (2018), Genere, sessualità e teorie sociologiche, CEDAM

And a volume to choose among the following:

Corbisiero F., Nocenzi M. (a cura di) (2022), Manuale di educazione al genere e alla sessualità, UTET

Giuliani G., Galetto M., Martucci C. (2014), L’amore ai tempi dello tsunami, Ombre Corte

Criado Perez C. (2019) Invisibili, Einaudi

Assessment

Written test. The final exam will be a test with open-ended questions in which the knowledge and ability to elaborate and argue in relation to the topics of the course and the textbooks will be verified. The final grade will be determined on the basis of the test result.

In particular, the following skills will be evaluated:

- The ability to build links between concepts and approaches in an organic and original way showing the ability to know how to move between different texts.

- The correct use of language and the mastery of the specialized disciplinary language.

- The completeness and mastery of the topics of the course.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Attendance

Individual study of the indicated texts.

Course books

Antonelli F. (a cura di) (2018), Genere, sessualità e teorie sociologiche, CEDAM

Corbisiero F., Nocenzi M. (a cura di) (2022), Manuale di educazione al genere e alla sessualità, UTET

Assessment

Written test. The final exam will be a test with open-ended questions in which the knowledge and ability to elaborate and argue in relation to the topics of the course and the textbooks will be verified. The final grade will be determined on the basis of the test result.

In particular, the following skills will be evaluated:

- The ability to build links between concepts and approaches in an organic and original way showing the ability to know how to move between different texts.

- The correct use of language and the mastery of the specialized disciplinary language.

- The completeness and mastery of the topics of the course.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.