No requirements recquired, but general sociological knowledge and gender perspective will be of help.

To analyze the basic concepts and theories related to the inequality between men and women, both from a sociological and feminist perspective. To analyze the social fields where the inequality between men and women is clearer. To analyze the social problems that gender inequality generates. Detection of current fundamental issues and their impact on social relations and the public agenda In general terms, the course has the aim of learning to recognize the complexity of social phenomena as well as to summarize them critically.

Program: THEME 1. Women, men and family in society theory THEME 2. Feminist theory THEME 3. Violence against women THEME 4. Gender construction and care

There are practical and theoretical lessons. Theoretical lessons are based on specific bibliography chosen for each concrete subject, the explanation of the class and the slides in Aula Global. Practical lessons consist on two different kinds of exercises: 1) based on the contents of the theoretical classes. They are different kinds: - Individual or in group - To be done in the class, at home or in both places. - Written, oral or mix. 2) Reserach work with gender perspective