Unit 2673: Gender and Development

1. Introduction to Gender and Development

• Definition of gender and development
• Historical context of gender in development
• Key concepts: gender roles, gender relations, intersectionality
• Theoretical frameworks: Women in Development (WID), Women and Development (WAD), Gender and Development (GAD)
• Current debates and challenges in the field

2. Gender Mainstreaming in Development Projects

• Definition and rationale of gender mainstreaming
• International commitments and policies supporting gender mainstreaming (e.g., CEDAW, Beijing Platform for Action)
• Gender mainstreaming in the project cycle:
  • Needs assessment
  • Planning and design
  • Implementation
  • Monitoring and evaluation
• Challenges and best practices

3. Gender Analysis and Mapping

• Purpose and importance of gender analysis
• Tools and methodologies:
  • Gender roles and responsibilities analysis
  • Gender needs assessment
  • Gender power dynamics mapping
  • Social mapping and stakeholder analysis
• Collecting and interpreting gender-disaggregated data

4. Gender-Based Violence and Development

• Understanding gender-based violence (GBV): definitions and types
• The impact of GBV on development outcomes
• Strategies for prevention and response within development programs
• Role of development projects in GBV mitigation
• Case studies and examples

5. Women's Empowerment and Economic Development

• Conceptualizing women's empowerment
• Linkages between women’s empowerment, poverty reduction, and economic development
• Barriers to women's economic participation
• Strategies to promote women’s entrepreneurship and leadership
• Microfinance, education, and skills development

6. Masculinities and Development

• Understanding masculinities: definitions and diversity
• Impact of masculinities on development processes and outcomes
• Engaging men and boys in gender equality initiatives
• Addressing harmful masculinities and promoting positive social change

7. Gender, Environment, and Sustainable Development

• Gendered dimensions of environmental issues and climate change
• Role of women and men in natural resource management
• Gender-responsive approaches in environmental conservation
• Sustainable development goals (SDGs) related to gender and environment

8. Feminist Perspectives on Development

• Overview of feminist theories relevant to development
• Critiques of mainstream development paradigms
• Feminist approaches emphasizing social justice, intersectionality, and equity
• Case studies illustrating feminist contributions

9. Gender Policies and Advocacy

• Overview of national and international gender policies and frameworks
• Mechanisms for promoting gender equality in development contexts
• Advocacy strategies and tools
• Role of civil society, government, and international organizations

10. Capstone Project Presentation and Evaluation

• Guidelines for project development: selecting a real-world issue
• Applying gender and development concepts and tools
• Structuring evidence-based recommendations
• Presentation techniques and peer evaluation
• Reflecting on learning outcomes and personal growth