Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
50560:[2025 Fall]Vision Building Special Lecture Ⅲ (P) 2025 Fall Thu3 College　Of　Policy　Science HICKS KIMBERLEY ANNE 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS463

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Public policy and gender

The course focuses on how to critically analyze policy with the goal of understanding the dynamics of systemic inequalities and how to mitigate them. The course starts with an examination of society and policy, then major contributions of feminist theories to the analysis of politics, equality, human rights and sustainability. Finally we study policy analysis frameworks and apply them to a variety of case study policy examples including both gender specific and non-gender specific issues and policies.


Student Attainment Objectives


1) To challenge stigma and bias around gender and feminism- to increase critical thinking
2) To understand how feminism has influenced social, political, economic thought and policy
3) To learn about and engage in some of the key theories and policy questions concerning gender, power and politics
4) To understand the drivers of discrimination and exclusion as well as privilege, power and entitlement and prestige
5) Better understand the strategies for achieving greater equality and inclusion for all peoples through policy equity frameworks and legal means.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Foundation Course to Policy Science I will lead to a deeper understanding of this course.

KEY CONCEPTS: policy analysis, gender, intersectional approach, equality, D,E,I, representation

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1-2

Introduction to course objectives, evaluation and main themes.
The instructor will give a more detailed course outline in the first week of class. Some topics for learning may be different than the topics listed in the weekly schedule in this syllabus.

o What is the state of the gendered world?
o Understanding what feminism is and what it isn't; challenging the stigma and backlash
o men who support gender equality
o How feminism has already impacted the world and our understanding of it

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3-5

Gender and politics: Concepts and theories

o Basic concepts of diverse feminist theories and analysis
o Feminist theories on equality and justice
o Understanding a feminist approach to political economy
o Examining backlash and stigma to feminism and how it creates barriers to gender equality and sustainability

6-9

Gender equality policy analysis: Strategies and policy analysis frameworks

o Gender equality policy strategies
o Typologies of policy- neutral/gender specific
o Power analysis; silences; assumptions
o Gender mainstreaming
o What is Intersectionality?
o Applying policy analysis frameworks: Case studies

10

Actors: Feminist movements and equality institutions

o the impact of feminist movements globally
o International & domestic Equality institutions and policies
o Feminist foreign policies
o Equality norms and goals

11

Women’s political representation- Culture, social structure, politics, international factors

o Political representation: descriptive, substantive and symbolic
o Gender quotas
o Power and gender

12

Do women and marginalized groups make a difference?

policy priorities
critical mass
symbolic representation
marginalization
role modeling

13-14

Vision Building: Imagining outside the confines of the "gender box"
Intellectual exercises

o How change happens
o The world as it could be.
o Social innovation for social justice
o Applying policy analysis frameworks: Case studies

Class Format

14 classes Face to Face, in principle.

However, media classes (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes) may be held when necessary.
Consult Manaba weekly schedule and news announcements for class format updates.

 * In order to protect public health and reduce the spread of disease, remember to wear a mask if you feel any virus-type symptoms.

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are expected to prepare for class (readings, short preparation assignments) and spend up to about 1 hour on course-related studies outside of class per week. Collaboration with other students outside of class is encouraged. Students should keep up to date with class work and consult with the instructor if necessary. Mostly a curious and positive mind set will be of great benefit.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Weekly Class preparation
Participation in class
Short Policy Reports

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students' performance and assignments will be evaluated on their ability to integrate, synthesize and critically assess and apply the knowledge, facts, concepts and principles learned in the course. The presence of critical, creative and logical thinking is also important.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Students are encouraged to contribute to class discussion [when possible] and are encouraged to communicate with the instructor especially if they have any issues with course materials, methods, etc. Students are expected to be open to considering new ideas and be willing to challenge their per-existing beliefs.

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Materials will be refered to in class.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

Students will be given a more detailed course schedule in the first or second week of the semester.
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