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KFL2060 - Gender Equality in the Nordic Countries

Course content

The Nordic welfare states are internationally recognised as pioneers of gender equality. Why is it so? Early on women gained the right to vote in these states. By the 1970s, when gender equality once again was placed on the international agenda, the women’s movement and the state authorities in the Nordic countries became promoters of gender equality, both nationally and internationally. Hereafter measures to increase gender equality are carried out both by means of general policies designed to reconcile labour market participation and family life, as well as through specific gender equality measures. Even though the Nordic countries from the outside may appear homogenous, there are also considerable differences in the level of gender equality and in existing national arrangements.

Learning outcomes

This course focuses on gender equality, as this is perceived and pursued in the Nordic countries. The course provides an overview of the significance of gender in this context, with a special focus on gender equality issues in the Nordic countries.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- reflect upon central questions of gender policy and theory
- recognise different conceptions of gender equality
- discuss historical processes of gender equality measures in the Nordic region
- critically discuss arrangements concerning reconciliation og work and family
- discuss the status of gender equality in fields such as everyday life, education, working life, politics and ethnic relations
- see, analyse and problematise gender in texts, practices and policies.

Admission

Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.

International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.

Prerequisites

Recommended prior knowledge

General knowledge of feminist theory is recommended. 20 ECTS from the bachelorprogramme Gender, Feminism and Equality (for instance KFL1010 and KFL1020), or a minimum of 60 ECTS (any subjects).

Teaching

Teaching: The course comprises 3 hours of teaching in each of 10 weeks during the semester. The teaching includes lectures, supervision, and student activities. The course reading requirement is appr. 800 pages. Participation is mandatory 8 out of 10 classes (80%)

Exam information

During the course each student must give one verbal presentation on a topic decided by the teacher. This presentation must be approved in order to present oneself for the final examination. The final eksamination is a three-days home essay over a given topic. The essay must have a length of min. 6 and max. 8 pages, (2300 characters per page (not counting spaces) references in addition). The essay, written in English, will be assessed according to a scale from A to E for passing, and F for fail.

Explanations and appeals

Students can request an explanation of their grades, and can also appeal against their grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals

Withdrawing from exams and limits on re-takes

A student can sit for this exam up to 3 times. If a student wishes to withdraw from the exam, s/he must do this in StudentWeb at least two weeks prior to the first day of the exam. Failure to do so will be counted as one of the three opportunities to sit for the exam.

Exam options for students with special needs

Students may apply for access to alternative exam resources or exam forms on the basis of chronic illness and/or special needs that create a marked disadvantage to other students in the exam situation. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.

Evaluation of this course

Feedback from our students is essential to us in our efforts to ensure and further improve the high quality of our programmes and courses. As a student at the University of Oslo you will therefore be asked to participate in various types of evaluation of our courses, facilities and services. All courses are subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students on a particular course to participate in a more comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of this course, a so called "periodic evaluation".

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