Gender: Hierarchies and Their Impact on the World
Course
Week I
This week, participants are introduced to the structure and outcomes of the course. They learn why the course was created and go through the timeline of the most important milestones regarding development of gender equality in Eastern Europe.
Week II
In this week, participants get familiar with terminology of gender studies, learn about creating gender stereotypes, and how gender is often socially constructed.
Week III
In this week participants learn how gender pay gap, glass ceilings and toxic masculinity are created and what is their effect on the socities and individuals.
Week IV
This week covers the topic of gender and sexuality. Questions to discuss: is gender a choice? who makes the choice about the human body, himself or society? Behind every choice is a person with his or her own story and insights.
Week V
Education and gender will be the topic last week. Several projects and studies have been carried out on this topic in Estonia. We will find out from specialists which materials are available and which topics have been covered and which topics and issues still need to be addressed.
