Gender Disparities in Health and Development

What it is about

You will learn the basics of health and development research with a focus on gender-specific inequalities, especially in Global South countries. By the end you will be able to explain measurement approaches to gender disparities, identify areas where women are systematically disadvantaged, and summarize and evaluate the findings of major empirical studies.

What you will be able to do

• Define basic concepts on gender-related topics in health and development
• Explain measurement approaches to gender disparities
• Identify areas where women remain discriminated against
• Summarize, interpret, and evaluate the results of influential empirical studies

What the module consists of

• VorlesungTranslation of the substantive foundations and theories
• DiskussionExpansion and critical engagement with topics and studies
• Schüler/innen-PräsentationenIndependent preparation and presentation of content
• Gelegentliche GruppenarbeitCooperative handling of specific questions

Teaching method

• LehrvortragIntroduction and structuring of the topics
• Interaktive DiskussionEnables in-depth engagement and critical reflection
• Studentische PräsentationenPromotes independent research and presentation skills
• GruppenarbeitSupports collaborative learning and problem solving