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GVPT359I

Topics in Comparative Politics; Identity Politics: Constructing a Gender Inclusive Society

This course sets the foundation for exploring identity politics with a juxtaposition of varying theories about identity, with a special emphasis on gender. 

Terms Offered

Summer 2021

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Course Details

This course sets the foundation for exploring identity politics with a juxtaposition of varying theories about identity, with a special emphasis on gender. Building on this literature we examine empirically how gender rights and rights of the LGBTQ community vary across the world, how these have changed over time, and what are some of the cross-national correlates of change. We then delve deep to the sub-national case level to ask how a gender inclusive society was built in Iceland, which is currently ranked first in gender equality in the World Economic Forums World Gender Gap Index and, according to the Global Acceptance Index, ranks among the five most LGBTQ rights accepting countries in the world.

Number of credits: 3

How You Will Learn and Work

This is a Global Classrooms Connections Course. This course will include a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning.

Global Classrooms global learning opportunities within this class will include engaging with Icelandic scholars in conversations about identity and power in Iceland and around the world; viewing cultural sites through virtual tours; engaging with global scholars through social media and real time synchronous sessions.

Cultural Connection

Iceland

General Education Credits

None

School/College

College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Prerequisites & Restrictions

None

Faculty Highlight

Jóhanna Kristín Birnir

Tuition & Scholarship

Course costs should be calculated based on the university’s standard tuition and fees for undergraduate students and graduate students.

Students enrolled in winter and summer Global Classrooms courses may be eligible for the International Education Scholarship.

Cancellation and Refunds

Global Classrooms courses follow UMD's Schedule Adjustment policies. 

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