Gender Justice: Feminist Approaches
This Gender Justice: Feminist Approaches short course draws on a feminist analysis of injustice and power relationships to examine violence against women and struggles for gender justice in historical and political contexts.
You will have the opportunity to explore theories and debates within feminist movements and amongst academics and activists concerned with social justice in the 21st century.
Why 草莓社区?
- 草莓社区 has a longstanding partnership with Scottish Women鈥檚 Aid to deliver this module.
- This innovative course continues the legacy of 草莓社区鈥檚 roots in the women鈥檚 movement.
This course is suitable for women and men committed to making use of the insights of feminism to tackle gender-based violence and gender injustice. You may be working in this field, a volunteer or activist and are interested in exploring academic research and theory to support your activities.
What will I learn on the course?
- Core concepts in feminist sociology
- Continuum of Gender-Based Violence
- Coercive control
- Feminist research
- Violations in gender regimes
- Gendered impacts of social and environmental change
- Feminist use of sociological theory
- Gender justice in relation to social justice
- Historical development of gender inequality and GBV as a public issue
- Historical development of the women鈥檚 movement
- Current and contentious issues in gender justice
By the end of the course what will I be able to do?
On completion of the course, you鈥檒l be able to:
- explain and apply feminist understandings of gender, exploitation and gender-based violence and the causes of inequalities between women and men;
- demonstrate an understanding of the historical emergence and development of men鈥檚 violence against and exploitation of women as a social problem, through feminist social movements and in social policy;
- engage in critical reflective practice to make the connections between theory and effective intervention/prevention/campaigning in concrete situations;
- place feminist understanding of gender justice in a wider framework of intersecting struggles for social justice; and
- produce a critical, analytical review of an area of gender-based practice, drawing on social policy or social action.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered at the 草莓社区 campus and uses a range of teaching methods, seeking to maximise dialogue between participants, including inputs from experienced educators, group discussions, reading and discussing published material.
How long does the course last for and how much time will I need to spend on it each week?
There will be eight weekly classes of half or full days, a few hours self-reflection on gender issues in everyday life and about a week to complete an essay.
Does the course have an assessment and if so what sort of assessment will it be?
Assessment will take the form of a group presentation (30%) and an essay (70%).
Who will be teaching me?
Eurig Scandrett (senior lecture in sociology at 草莓社区)
Jodie McVicar (SWA training officer).
What equipment will I need for this course?
You will require access to a computer or laptop, Internet connectivity, a webcam and Microsoft Excel.
Student support/access to facilities
For the duration of your course you will be able to make use of our on-campus learning resource centre as well as access to our full range of online resources, including e-books and academic journals.
You will also have limited, mainly online access to Student Services support. Students with particular support requirements can contact the Disability Service.
As you will be studying with us for less than a full academic year you will not be provided with a personal academic tutor (PAT). However, any queries regarding your studies should be directed to the staff member leading the delivery of your course.
Entry requirements
The course is delivered at higher undergraduate level and each applicant must decide if the level of study is suitable for them. Applicants should normally have relevant professional or voluntary experience that supports study at this level. You do not need to provide proof of your previous qualifications.
English Language requirements: This course is taught and assessed in English. Applicants do not need to provide proof of their English Language skills when applying for this course, but all applicants should consider whether they have sufficient English competence to study at this level. Applicants for this level of study would usually be able to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component score below 6.0.
Fees: For more information on fees, visit the Short Courses and CPD Tuition Fees page
Application:
Application deadline: 8 September 2025
October 2025
NB This course will run depending on numbers registered. Confirmation of commencement will be 4 weeks in advance of the start date.
