Gender, Social Change and Modernity in Sweden/Scandinavia

<p>This course is a great choice if you are interested in gender studies, history, sociology or Scandinavian studies. It is especially useful if you want to understand the roots of today’s gender policies and social systems in Sweden and the Scandinavian countries. </p><p>This course gives you a clear introduction to how gender roles and ideas about sexuality changed in Sweden and Scandinavia during a key period of social transformation, from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. </p><p>You will learn about women's struggle for rights, how working life and family life changed, and how the transition from an agricultural society to an industrial society affected people's everyday lives. </p><p>The course links feminist movements to broader social changes and compares developments in Scandinavia with international perspectives. </p><p>You will study topics such as: </p><ul><li>basic concepts for historical gender analysis and historical forms of of masculinities </li><li>women’s right, modernity and morality </li><li>modern women and cultural transitions between the World War I and II</li><li>queer and trans histories of sexuality and gender </li><li>gender and racism in the inter-war period.</li></ul><p>The course is suitable for those who are curious about gender issues, social development and Scandinavian history. You will have a unique opportunity to learn about the history of gender equality in the Scandinavian context and discuss these issues with students from different parts of the world and with different disciplinary backgrounds. </p><p>This is a part-time course worth 7.5 credits. It is taught in English and runs regularly during the first half of the term.</p>