Content
1. Foundations of Gender Empowerment
Definition of Gender Empowerment
Historical Evolution of Women's Rights Movements
Gender Equality vs.Gener Equity
Key International Frameworks(CEDAW,SDGs)
Gender Role Socialization
2. Theorectical Frameworks
Feminist Theory(Liberal, Radical, Intersectional)
Gender and Development Theory
Capability Approach
Queer Theory
3. Education and Gender
STEM Participation by Gender
Gender- Sensitivity
Hidden Curriculum
Single- Gender Vs. Coed Education Debates
School Dropout Rates Gender Gap
4. Gender Disparities in Health
Definition of Health Disparity
Types of Gender Disparities
Causes of Gender Disparities
Management of Gender Disparities
International States of Gender Disparities in Health
5. Economic Empowerment
Women in the Workforce
Gender Wage Gap
Microfinance
Workplace Harassment
Unpaid Care Work and Its Valuation
6. Political Empowerment
Womens Suffrage History
Descriptive vs Substantive Representation
Gender Quota Systems
Women in Leadership Roles
Barriers to political entry
Political Violence
7. Social and Cultural Empowerment
Gender Norms in Media Representation
Role of Religion and Tradition
Masculinnities and Criticism
Language Practices Associated With Gender
Gender Expression
Customary Law
8. Legal Empowerment
Access to Justice
Property and Inheritance Rights
Laws against gender based Violence
Sexual Harassment Legislation
Gender Identity
9. Gender, Technology and Digital Spaces
Digital Gender Divide
Online Harassment and Cyberviolence
Tech for Empowerment(Fintech, Edtech)
Women in Tech Industry
Digital Feminism and Mobilization
10. Environment and Climate Justice
Gendered Impacts of Climate Change
Women as environmental Stewards
Gender Sensitive Climate Policy
Gender Inclusivity
Gender Perspectives in Disaster Risk
Gender Sensitive Climate Policy