Gender, Power and Politics, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

After completed studies, the student shall be able to

• describe and apply key concepts in the study of gender, power and politics, and in relation to feminist politics,
• verbally and in writing communicate the theoretical perspectives and empirical cases raised throughout the course, and
• critically examine, analyse, and evaluate politics and politisation form a gendered intersectional perspective.

Content

What counts as politics, or as a political problem, is not self-evident. This course problematizes the concept of politics from a feminist perspective. It addresses gender equality policy and women’s representation in parliamentary politics, as well as extra-parliamentary feminist activism and other gender political struggles such as the LGBTQI movement. Feminist perspectives on foreign policy, violence, security and sustainability are addressed. Throughout, intersectional perspectives are used to problematize gender, power and politics.

Examinations and grades

Examination I, 5 credits (Code: A003)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Examination II, 2.5 credits (Code: A004)
Grades used are Fail (U) or Pass (G).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Comments on grades

The final course grade is based on the grade of the examination Examination I, 5 credits. Examinations using the grades Fail (U) or Pass (G) are not included in the final course grade. However, Pass (G) are required for a passing grade to be awarded for the full course.

Modes of assessment

Examination I, 5 credits (Code: A003)
Hall exam.

Examination II, 2.5 credits (Code: A004)
Oral examinations and/or written assignments.

Comments on modes of assessment
Examination deadline
An examination shall be carried out at the time decided by the university. If an examination, which involves that the student can do the assignment in another place than in the university's premises (for example take-home examination), can not be submitted on time, the examiner decides how the examination shall be handled.

Absence from compulsory components of the course
Upon absence from compulsory components, the university's general rules for reexamination apply. If there are special reasons to deviate from the time frame, the examiner decides when the compulsory component should be carried out. However, the examiner can decide that a make-up assignment should be given.

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

General entry requirements for university studies.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

The course is given in English.

This course cannot be included in a degree in combination with the course Gender Studies, Basic Course, 30 credits.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Transitional provisions

Students who have commenced but not completed the course as prescribed in the version of the syllabus in force in the autumn semester 2022, are entitled to take the course examinations within a period of 12 to 18 months from 2024-01-15.

Reading list and other learning resources

Required Reading

Ackerly, Brooke & True, Jacqui (2010)
“Back to the Future: Feminist Theory, Activism, and Doing Feminist Research in an Age of Globalization”. I: Women's Studies International Forum 33: 464–472

Aggestam, Karin, Bergman Rosamond, Annika & Kronsell, Annica (2019)
“Theorising Feminist Foreign Policy” i: International Relations 33 (1): 23–39

Bacchi, Carol Lee & Eveline, Joan (2010)
“Approaches to Gender Mainstreaming? What’s the Problem Represented to Be?” I: Mainstreaiming Politics: Gendereing Practices and Feminist Theory
Adeleide: Univeristy of Adeleide Press

Kaijser, Anna & Kronsell, Annica (2014)
"Climate change through the lens of intersectionality," Environmental politics 23(3): 417-433

Kollman, Kelly & Waites, Matthew (2009)
“The global politics of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender human rights: An introduction”, Contemporary Politics 15(1): 1-17

Tickner, J. Ann (2018)
“Peace and Security from a Feminist Perspective”.I: The Oxford Handbook of Women, Peace, and Security, no. January: 15–25

Verloo, Mieke. T. & van der Vleuten, Anna (2020)
“Trans* Politics: Current Challenges and Contestations regarding bodies, recognition, and trans* organizing”, Politics and Governance 8(3): 223–230

Walby, Sylvia (2011)
"What does feminism do?" i Walby, Sylvia: The future of feminism
Bristol: Polity press

Waylen, Georgina, Karen Celis, Johanna Kantola & S. Laurel Weldon (2013)
The Oxford Handbook of Gender and Politics
Oxford: Oxford University Press

Öhman, Ann & Emmelin, Maria (2014)
"Development policies, intimate partner violence, Swedish gender equality and global health". I: Women's Studies International Forum, Vol 46: 115-122

Additional Reading

Additional and Comments
Additional literature and course material, up to 200 pages, may be added.