The course deals with a proper definition of gender, and examines gender as a tool for discrimination. It further deals with the link between gender and how they affect the health males and females differently. It further examines socio-cultural practices such as division of labour and violence and how they affect males and females. It again examines strategies such as legislation, education, abolition, empowerment inclusion in decision making that aim at bridging the gender gap. Finally, gender mainstreaming is dealt with.

Objectives:The course is to equip students with the skills to be able to synthesize the social, cultural, economic, political and religious conditions that work together to influence issues of gender.

Mode of Delivery: Lecture method is the main mode of delivery. However, students will be assigned to do private research on specific topics and make presentations in class.