LIK100 Equal Opportunities: A Public and Private Responsibility
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Course Leader:
- Åsta Lovise Håverstad Einstabland
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Equal Opportunities, One-semester Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
Work on gender equality involves initiatives that affect men's and women's participation in various arenas: family life, work life, and place in society in general. Gender equality can have different consequences in different areas. This course focuses particularly on the relationship between family life and work life.
Learning outcomes
The students will
- be well familiarized with the historical background of today's work on gender equality, as it is presented in the public debate and in literature and film
- be able to identify various discourses in the equality debate
- be familiar with how equality work in Norway is organized, as well as policies and laws in the field
Examination requirements
Participation in groups, and presentation of its work.
Teaching methods
Teaching is given in the form of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Student participation is emphasized.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes
Assessment methods and criteria
4-hour written examination. Graded assessment.