Sex and Gender (KSK_047)
About Study Course
Objective
Through a wide range of ethnographic material, to develop an understanding of the anthropological approach to gender studies, with a particular focus on themes such as gender, sex, sexuality, the body and gender roles. The course builds on the knowledge acquired in the course Kinship Systems and is linked to the course Medical Anthropology.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of kinship anthropology and medical anthropology is desirable.
Learning outcomes
Students are able to understand the role of human gender and sex in different times and societies through ethnographic research, as well as to recognise and explain the interaction of different broader processes (colonisation, globalisation, etc.) with human gender, sex and sexuality.
To analyse and interpret academic and practical issues related to gender and sex. To discuss the theoretical framework and methods of gender anthropology orally and in writing. To evaluate authors’ arguments and justify one’s attitude with reference to the ethnographic works covered in this and other courses in the programme.
Able to make sound judgements about gender and sex from an anthropological perspective and critically analyse discourses on gender and sex in the media and policy documents.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Anthropology, SAM | 3 | Master’s | Required | Diāna Kiščenko, Triinu Mets |
