Sociology, Gender, Diversity and Organization, 7.5 credits

Learning outcomes

After completed studies, the student shall be able to

• describe gender, class, ethnicity and other discrimination grounds, as diversifying factors, as well as demonstrate understanding of mechanisms for dominance, privileges and discrimination in organizations and working life,
• verbally and in writing communicate about theoretical and analytical perspectives raised during the course,
• provide recommendations for dealing with diversity and discrimination in working life, and
• critically examine, analyze, and evaluate the meaning of gender and diversity in different organizational contexts.

Content

This course addresses theoretical perspectives on gender, diversity and intersectionality, as well as highlights different mechanisms for dominance, privileges and discrimination in organizations and working life. The course prepares the student and provides tools for analyzing, critically evaluating and giving recommendations regarding the gender and diversity in different organizational contexts.

Examinations and grades

Examination I, 7.5 credits (Code: A003)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Examination II (Code: A002)
Grades used are Participated (DT).

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", 7,5 credits. However, Participated (DT) on all other examinations are requred for a passing grade to be awarded for the full course.

Modes of assessment

Examination I, 7.5 credits (Code: A003)
Take home-exam.

Examination II (Code: A002)
Compulsory components in the form of participation in seminars.

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 re-examination 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.

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.

Reading list and other learning resources

Required Reading

Fotaki, Marianna & Harding, Nancy (2018)
Gender and the Organization: Women at work in the 21st Century
Routledge

Mensi-Klarbach, Heike & Risberg, Anette (2019)
Diversity in Organization: Concepts and Practices
Red Globe Press/Bloomsbury

Additions and Comments

Additional articles: approx 150 pages.