Gender and Development
Posted 3 years 4 months ago by Deakin University
Study Method : Online
Duration : 2 weeks
Subject : Nature & Environment
Overview
Does gender matter in international and community development? Find out in this free online course.
Course Description
Explore the relationship between gender and development
This online course explores why gender matters in contemporary international and community development, asking you to:
- explore the challenges for achieving gender justice throughout the world
- examine the concepts of gender, development and what brings gender and development together.
This course is designed for those who have an interest in or are working in gender development or the humanitarian and community sectors.
Requirements
This course is designed for those who have an interest in or are working in gender development or the humanitarian and community sectors.
Career Path
- Explore the concept of Gender and how it is now considered an integral part of development.
- Evaluate the concept of Development – what does it mean, what is its history, have we arrived yet?
- Investigate ways in which gender and development can contribute to positive change.
- Assess the complex circumstances in which gender and development work occurs.