PSIR 316

Course Code & Number

PSIR 316

Course Title

Gender and Politics

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Spring

Type of Course:

Departmental Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Gender studies. Feminist political theory. Gender and power. Gender and the state. Gender and citizenship. Gender and political representation. Gender and public policy. Gender, nationalism, and conflict. Masculinities and femininities. Social movements, feminist activism and global politics.

Course Objectives

This course introduces students to the major concepts, theories, and debates in gender studies and feminist political theory. It examines the role of gender in shaping political institutions, citizenship, political representation, public policy, nationalism, conflict, and global politics. The course further explores masculinities, femininities, and feminist movements as key dimensions of political life. Through theoretical discussions and comparative case studies, students develop the ability to analyze and critically evaluate political processes using feminist and intersectional perspectives.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain key concepts and theories in gender studies and feminist political theory,

2. Analyze how gender shapes political institutions, citizenship, representation, and public policy,

3. Evaluate the relationships between gender, power, nationalism, conflict, and global politics using comparative perspectives,

4. Apply feminist and intersectional analytical frameworks to contemporary political phenomena,

5. Construct coherent and evidence-based arguments on gender and politics through critical reading, discussion, and writing.

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Selin Akyüz Tursun