Equality in policy and practice

Education facts

Code: 2KC032

The course deals with gender equality as political ideal and practice and will address questions such as: How has the size and character of the welfare state influenced women's opportunities? How is gender equality understood and practised today? Knowledge of how different historical and ideological choices regarding the welfare state still influence politics today will be provided. The course will also explore the ideal of gender equality from different perspectives and specific emphasis is on examining the ways in which present day societies in general and gender equality in particular are marked by processes of colonialism, heteronormativity and neoliberalism. The course is organized around active student participation and consists of lectures, seminars and written examinations. The course is taught and examined in English. The course is divided into three broad themes: 1) The development of the welfare state and its implications for gender equality. 2) Heteronormativity, sexuality, and gender equality3) Gender equality in policy and practice.

Entry requirements

Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.To be admitted to the course applicants must have completed three semesters of full time studies, equivalent to 90 ECTS, of which at least 15 ECTS must be an independent project or four semesters of full time studies equivalent to 120 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2.

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.

• Equality in policy and practice

  Umeå University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 19 February 2027

  End date: 24 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %