‘Feminism’ is a term that has been universally misunderstood. People often equate Feminism to misandry and accuse feminists for manipulating gender for their personal benefits. This course is aimed at getting a proper understanding of what Feminism is and the relevance of Feminism in today’s world. The experiences of gender, race, class and sexuality affect everyone irrespective of their identity and Feminism strives for equality for all genders. Through this course, students understand Feminism as a movement as well as an ideology. It also helps understand how Feminism evolved from focusing only on women’s rights to an ideology that focuses on inclusion.
Objectives
TO 1: Understanding the true meaning of Feminism
TO 2: Knowledge of Feminism as a movement and ideology
TO 3: Awareness and understanding regarding misconceptions on Feminism
TO 4: Understanding why patriarchy is not beneficial not only to women but also men and all genders
TO 5: Understanding the importance of inclusion in Feminism
Target Group
Undergraduate students
Period
Total online learning hours 12 hrs.
Self-paced
Every academic year
Evaluation
The results are measured and assessed through the post-test of 100 points. Students must score a total score of 70% or more to be able to obtain the Certificate.