SOCIAL GENDER CONFLICTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SOB508	SOCIAL GENDER CONFLICTS	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYŞE AYDIN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to review the sociological theories on gender and family. Various theoretical perspectives about gender and family will be examined and discussed through readings and examples from everyday life. The social factors shaping families and gender relations will be examined. Changes in family and gender roles will be analyzed in a historical and cultural view.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The concept of family, the theories of gender, female roles in Turkey, gender in business life, feminism, basic feminist ideas and masculinities are being discussed.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Comprehends the sociological meanings of the concepts of family and gender.
Critically evaluates the view of different perspectives.
Understands the effects of family and gender norms in every side of social life.
Discusses the differences between female and male roles and the consequences of these differences in various areas.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	A. Giddens, Sosyoloji, Kırmızı Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2008, ss: 244–289.	Introduction	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
2	A. Giddens, Sosyoloji, Kırmızı Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2008, ss: 244–289.	Discussing the concept of family	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
3	H. Akyüz, Kurumlar Sosyolojisi, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2008, ss: 103–142.	Discussing the concept of family	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
4	M. Slattery, Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler, Sentez Yayınları. İstanbul, 2007, ss: 137–152 ve ss: 341–352.	The theory of gender	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
5	K. Bhasin ve N. S. Khan, Toplumsal Cinsiyet “Bize Yüklenen Roller”, Kadav Yayınları, İstanbul, 2003, ss. 1–18.; C. P. Kottak, Antropoloji: İnsan Çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış. Ütopya Yayınevi. İstanbul, 2008, ss: 441–464. M. Türköne, “Kavramlar ve Kuramsal Çerçeve”, Eski Türk Toplumunun Cinsiyet Kültürü. Ark Yayınevi. Ankara. 1995, ss: 7–65.	The theory of gender	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
6	A. Kadıoğlu, “Cinselliğin İnkarı: Büyük Toplumsal Projelerin Nesnesi Olarak Türk Kadınları”. Hacımirzaoğlu, A. B. 75 yılda Kadınlar ve Erkekler. Tarih Vakfı Yayınları. İstanbul. 1998. ss.89-100. F. Berktay, “Türkiye’de Kadın Hareketi: Tarihsel Bir Deneyim”, Kadın Hareketinin Kurumlaşması. Metis Yayınları. İstanbul. 1994, ss: 18–27.	The female roles in Turkey	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
7	F. Berktay, “Osmanlı’dan Cumhuriyet’e Feminizm”. Tarihin Cinsiyeti. Metis Yayınları. İstanbul. 2003. ss: 89–111. N. Göle, “Batılılaşma’nın Mihenk Taşı: Kadın”. Modern Mahrem: Medeniyet ve Örtünme. Metis Yayınları. İstanbul. 2004. ss: 49–81.	The female roles in Turkey	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
8	Y. Ecevit, “Toplumsal Cinsiyetle Yoksulluk İlişkisi Nasıl Kurulabilir? Bu İlişki Nasıl Çalışılabilir?”, C.Ü. Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 25(4) 2003 Özel Eki, 2003, ss: 83–88. P. İlkkaracan, "Kentli Kadınlar ve Çalışma Yaşamı”. Hacımirzaoğlu, A. B. 1998. 75 yılda Kadınlar ve Erkekler. Tarih Vakfı Yayınları. İstanbul, 1998, ss: 285–302.	Gender in business life	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
9	Y. Ecevit, “Toplumsal Cinsiyetle Yoksulluk İlişkisi Nasıl Kurulabilir? Bu İlişki Nasıl Çalışılabilir?”, C.Ü. Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 25(4) 2003 Özel Eki, 2003, ss: 83–88. P. İlkkaracan, "Kentli Kadınlar ve Çalışma Yaşamı”. Hacımirzaoğlu, A. B. 1998. 75 yılda Kadınlar ve Erkekler. Tarih Vakfı Yayınları. İstanbul, 1998, ss: 285–302.	Gender in business life	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	A. Giddens, “Toplumsal Cinsiyet”, Sosyoloji, Kırmızı Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2008, ss: 480–525. G. Acar Savran, Beden Emek Tarih: Diyalektik Bir Feminizm İçin, Kanat Kitap, İstanbul, 2004, ss: 234–309.	Feminism, basic feminist ideas, different and opposing views	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
12	A. Stuart, “Feminizm: Ölü mü Sağ mı?”. Kimlik: Topluluk, Kültür, Farklılık. Rutherford, J. ve A. Stuart. Sarmal Yayınevi. İstanbul. 1998. ss: 31–48. S. de Beauvoir, Kadın “İkinci Cins” I-II-III. Payel Yayınları. İstanbul. 1993. ss: 13–32.ve ss: 154–172.	Feminism, basic feminist ideas, different and opposing views	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
13	D. Kandiyoti, “Erkeklik Paradoksları: Ayrımcılığın Yaşandığı Toplumlar Üzerine Bazı Düşünceler”. Cariyeler, Bacılar, Yurttaşlar. Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 1997, ss: 181–201. T. Atay, “Erkeklik En Çok Erkeği Ezer”. Toplum ve Bilim 101 Güz, 2004, ss: 11–30.	Discussions on masculinities	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
14	Ç. Demren, “Hegemonik Erkeklik-Erkeklik Kavramlarına Antropolojik Bir Bakış”. Gelenekten Geleceğe Antropoloji. Kümbetoğlu, B. ve H. Birkalan Gedik. Epsilon Yayınları. İstanbul. 2005. ss: 274–290. H. Onur ve B. Koyuncu, “Hegemonik Erkekliğin Görünmeyen Yüzü: Sosyalizasyon Sürecinde Erkeklik Oluşumları ve Krizleri Üzerine Düşünceler”. Toplum ve Bilim 101 Güz. 2004, ss. 31–49.	Discussions on masculinities	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
15	K. Cengiz, U. U. Tol ve Ö. Küçükural, “Hegemonik Erkekliğin Peşinden”. Toplum ve Bilim 101 Güz,2004, ss. 50–70.	Discussions on masculinities	Lecture, question-answer, discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
A. Giddens, Sosyoloji, Kırmızı Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2008, ss: 244–289.
H. Akyüz, Kurumlar Sosyolojisi, Siyasal Kitabevi, Ankara, 2008, ss: 103–142.
M. Slattery, Sosyolojide Temel Fikirler, Sentez Yayınları. İstanbul, 2007, ss: 137–152 ve ss: 341–352.
K. Bhasin ve N. S. Khan, Toplumsal Cinsiyet “Bize Yüklenen Roller”, Kadav Yayınları, İstanbul, 2003, ss. 1–18.; C. P. Kottak, Antropoloji: İnsan Çeşitliliğine Bir Bakış. Ütopya Yayınevi. İstanbul, 2008, ss: 441–464. M. Türköne, “Kavramlar ve Kuramsal Çerçeve”, Eski Türk Toplumunun Cinsiyet Kültürü. Ark Yayınevi. Ankara. 1995, ss: 7–65.
A. Kadıoğlu, “Cinselliğin İnkarı: Büyük Toplumsal Projelerin Nesnesi Olarak Türk Kadınları”. Hacımirzaoğlu, A. B. 75 yılda Kadınlar ve Erkekler. Tarih Vakfı Yayınları. İstanbul. 1998. ss.89-100. F. Berktay, “Türkiye’de Kadın Hareketi: Tarihsel Bir Deneyim”, Kadın Hareketinin Kurumlaşması. Metis Yayınları. İstanbul. 1994, ss: 18–27.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Through the basic sociological knowledge he has learned, he discusses social problems.
2	He makes assumptions about social life through the sociological theories he has learned.
3	It compares classical and contemporary sociology theories related to social problems with each other.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Creates the basis for the research topic he wants to work on through the theoretical knowledge he has acquired (composing – 6), evaluates the social phenomena he wants to study on the basis of these theories.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By choosing a research topic for himself from among social problems, he determines the social value of a specific topic.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He writes through the theoretical perspective he has acquired about a social problem he is interested in.
2	While starting his/her research, he/she designs his/her work in accordance with scientific methodology.
3	Prepares a thesis/project proposal through the basic sociological knowledge he has acquired.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It takes into account the knowledge and skills acquired during graduate education throughout its academic development.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a research scientist, he takes scientific reliability into consideration throughout his life.
2	As a researcher scientist, he behaves objectively in his research.
3	Develops the thesis or project work to be done as a researcher scientist as a study related to social problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a social scientist, he takes into account the versatility of social problems and cooperates with other disciplines in solving these problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes the qualitative and quantitative data obtained from the thesis or project work in the field.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	4	56
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	10	10
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	10	10
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	176