Paper 4.5: Gender Studies
Unit |
Content |
Time (Hours) |
Domain |
| I | Introduction to Gender
Meaning of gender; cultural differences; philosophical and political issues surrounding gender . Methods of research- Meaning, goals and steps of gender research; difficulty in conducting research; feminist research methodology. Gender perspectives – evolutionary theory and socio-biology, psychoanalytic, constructivist and post modern perspectives. Feminism as a movement Third Gender |
13
4
3
6 |
Must Know
Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
| II | Gender discrimination, attitude and identity
Gender differences and inequalities; stereotyping and discrimination; gender and caste. Gender roles and gender role attitude; gender- role socialization; gender and emotion Concept of identify; gender identity; multiple identities ; gender mainstreaming Transgender individuals Case study on foeticide |
14
4 5 5 |
Must Know Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
| III | Sex related comparisons
Sex related comparison- cognitive abilities; personality attribute and social domains Aggression and violence- concept and theories; rape and other forms of sexual coercion; domestic abuse and sexual harassment. Sex differences in health – mortality; health behaviours and chronic illness. Sex differences in mental health- depression, suicide, death and bereavement. Changing sex roles Reproductive health |
13
4
5
4 |
Must Know
Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
Syllabus Books:
- Whelehan, I., &Pilicher, J. (2004). 50 key concepts in gender studies. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
- Howson, A. (2005). What is Gender. London: Sage Publications.
Reference Books:
- H. Eagly, A. E. Beall, R. J. Sternberg. (2004). The Psychology of Gender.Guilford Press.
- S. Rogers. (2001). The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: An Introduction.Open University Press.
- Burr. (1998). Gender and Social Psychology.Routledge.
- Di Ceglie; D. Freedman. (1998). A Stranger in My Own Body: Atypical Gender Identity Development and Mental Health.Karnac Books.
- S. Kimmel. (2000). The Gendered Society. Oxford University Press.
- Francis; C. Skelton. (2001). Investigating Gender: Contemporary Perspectives in Education.Open University Press.