Postgraduate Course: Gender Politics and the State (PGSP11233)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
This course provides an introduction to feminist theories of the state and makes links between different theoretical positions, political action and public policy. The relationship between feminist social movements and the state in contemporary advanced industrial nations is examined through case study and cross-national comparison. Attention is also given to the role of feminist actors within state bureaucracies.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
o Understand the basic concepts of feminist theories of the state and distinguish between liberal, radical , socialist and post-structuralist characterisations of the state
o Understand how different states structure and shape women's experiences of citizenship
o Understand the constraints and opportunities presented by broader processes of state restructuring
o Assess the costs and benefits of differing feminist strategies in comparative context
o Develop some comparative research skills that help facilitate independent learning
o Be able to communicate to others in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing
o Co operate with others in shared learning in seminars through small group work and listening.
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Assessment Information
| 4000 word essay |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Fiona Mackay
Tel: (0131 6)50 4244
Email: F.S.MacKay@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Helen O'Shea
Tel: (0131 6)50 9703
Email: v1ohelen@staffmail.ed.ac.uk |
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