Objectives
Students will gain knowledge of the historical development in East Asia and its Confucian tradition that has dictated gender roles and structural influences since modernity throughout contemporary time. Students will develop skills to apply comparative perspectives on gender-related issues in East Asia. Reflecting on the growing needs to address sustainable development, gender equality, peace and justice, students will learn to apply key concepts of social sciences to discuss contemporary East Asian challenges, such as women's movements, gender inequality, LGBTQ+ issues, ageing society, and low fertility.
Students will gain knowledge of the historical development in East Asia and its Confucian tradition that has dictated gender roles and structural influences since modernity throughout contemporary time. Students will develop skills to apply comparative perspectives on gender-related issues in East Asia. Reflecting on the growing needs to address sustainable development, gender equality, peace and justice, students will learn to apply key concepts of social sciences to discuss contemporary East Asian challenges, such as women's movements, gender inequality, LGBTQ+ issues, ageing society, and low fertility.
- Opettaja
Yoko Demelius