Gender studies theory and method

Education facts

Code: GVGJ13

The course covers the basics of gender studies theory and methodology. Among other things, it introduces intersectional, postcolonial, norm-critical, and queer feminist perspectives. Students gain insight into the history of gender studies as well as feminist theory and knowledge production. The course provides a foundation for methodological awareness, which is further developed in later methodology courses. It offers a basic introduction to the philosophy of science, the different stages of the research process, and methodological challenges associated with gender studies research. The course also highlights the differences between qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as questions related to research ethics.

Entry requirements

General admission requirements.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Gender studies theory and method

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %