Gender and Development

Gender and power: This topic examines the ways in which gender intersects with power and social hierarchies, how gendered norms and expectations are used to control and limit individuals, and how feminist movements have sought to challenge these structures.

Gender and development theory: This topic explores the evolution of gender and development theory, including both feminist critiques of traditional development and alternative approaches to gender-inclusive development.

Gender and the environment: This topic explores the intersections of gender and environmental issues, including the different ways in which men and women experience and impact the environment, and how gendered norms and expectations shape environmental policy and decision-making.

Masculinities and gender: This topic explores the roles that masculinities play in shaping gender norms and expectations, and how men's experiences vary across cultures, contexts, and social positions.

Women's health and reproductive rights: This topic examines the ways in which gender influences health outcomes, including access to healthcare, reproductive rights, and maternal morbidity and mortality.

Gender-based violence: This topic examines the different forms of gender-based violence, including domestic and sexual violence, and the ways in which gender norms and power dynamics contribute to its prevalence.

Sexuality and gender: This topic explores the intersections of gender and sexual identity, including issues related to queer theory and the politics of sexuality.

Women and politics: This topic examines the role of women in politics, including issues related to representation, participation, and feminist political theory.

Gender and economics: This topic explores the ways in which gender shapes economic outcomes, including the gender pay gap, occupational segregation, and the gendered impacts of macroeconomic policies.

Gender, media, and culture: This topic examines the ways in which gender norms and expectations are perpetuated and challenged through media and cultural representations.