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Gender Equality
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 7 hours
  • Course by University of Western Australia
  • Offered by

About

Many countries are signing up to international conventions on gender equality and social inclusion to demonstrate their commitment to equal access to education, health, and social protection. In this course, you will learn what is meant by gender equality, why it is important, and how legal frameworks are used to develop inclusive policies and action plans in both developed and developing countries. Throughout this course, you will learn about the theory and practice of gender equality, explore the intersection of gender with other identity-related characteristics (e.g., race, ability), and build on your learning to create and maintain a compendium of terms and definitions relevant to gender inequality, localized to your work, community, and country.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Course Welcome Video
  • Week 1 Introduction

2 Readings

  • About the Specialization
  • Course Journal

Gender Equality Around the World

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Gender Equality Laws Around the World: What Can Parliaments do? (Video)

Discrimination in the Workplace

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Discussing Discrimination in the Workplace

1 Readings

  • Discrimination in the Workplace (Video)

Gender and Politics

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reflecting on Special Measures

2 Readings

  • General Recommendation No. 32: The Meaning and Scope of Special Measures in the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms [of] Racial Discrimination
  • Women in Politics in New Zealand (Case Study)

Quiz and Activity

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Gender Quiz

1 Readings

  • Gender Quiz Pre-Reading

Week 2 Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 2 Introduction

The Path to Achieving Gender Equality

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • When Will We Reach Gender Equality? (Video)
  • Justin Trudeau Tells the World "Why I am a Feminist" (Video)
  • Elsewhere, Leaders Unveil Gender-Balanced Cabinets

Case Studies and the Practice of Gender Equality

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Theory and Practice of Gender Equality

2 Readings

  • The Theory and Practice of Gender Equality Reflection Instructions
  • Everyday Workplace Inclusion

Are Our Strategies Fit for Purpose?

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Are Our Strategies Fit for Purpose?

1 Readings

  • Are Our Strategies Fit for Purpose (Podcast) Pre-Reading

Week 3 Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 3 Introduction

Exploring Intersectionality

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reflecting on Your Intersectionality Score

2 Readings

  • What is Intersectionality and Why is it Important? (Video)
  • Check Your Intersectionality Score

Exploring Gender and Race

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • "Intersectionality" National Museum of African American History and Culture (Video)
  • "What is Intersectionality? All of Who I Am"
  • Intersectionality Will Save the Future of Science (Video)
  • The Intersectionality Wars

Week 4 Introduction

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 4 Introduction

Privilege, Language and Gender Inequality

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Reflecting on Privilege and the Language of Gender Inequality in the Media

2 Readings

  • Why Gender Equality is Good for Everyone -- Men Included
  • Language and Gender Inequality (Video)

Gender-Sensitive Communication

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Identifying and Correcting Gender-Discriminatory Language

1 Readings

  • Toolkit on Gender-Sensitive Communication

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Explore the importance of gender equality in this foundational course on Personal Development by Coursera. Over 420 minutes, learn about the theory and practice of gender equality, legal frameworks, and inclusive policies. Ideal for individuals committed to equal access in education, health, and social protection. Available with Starter and Professional subscriptions.

Dr. Susan Harwood
Instructors

Dr. Susan Harwood

Dr. Jacquie Hutchinson
Instructors

Dr. Jacquie Hutchinson