Gender equality as a diverse phenomenon (OPEN UNI), Spring 2026

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: - define concepts and theories of gender equality and central research trends in it - acknowledge research and research results of the area - recognize and analyze the impacts and connections of equality as related to individual life span as well as with a broader social, societal and global phenomena in a gender-responsible manner - reflect the knowledge learned from the course at a practical level ( e.g. promotion of non-violence and gender equality and diversity)

Blended learning, written course assignment / essay

Language of instruction: English. Study method: independent studying. Course is organised in cooperation with Arctic Six Universities.

Learning material: Lectures and related additional study materials. Literature: - Critical Studies of Gender Equalities. Nordic Dislocations, Dilemmas and Contradictions. (2008). Eva Magnusson, Malin Rönnblom & Harriet Silius (Eds.). Makadam. 978-91-7061-058-5 (- Tasa-arvopolitiikan suunnanmuutoksia. Talouskriisistä tasa-arvon kriiseihin. (2020). Johanna Kantola, Paula Koskinen Sandberg & Hanna Ylöstalo (Toim.). Gaudeamus. 978-952-345-056-1)

Mervi Heikkinen

1-5/FAIL

Teaching Tue 20.01.2026 14:15-15:45 Distance teaching Tue 27.01.2026 14:15-16:00 Kontinkangas Campus (attendance is not obligatory. The theme can also be studies independently). Tue 03.02.2026 14:15-16:00 Distance teaching Tue 10.02.2026 14:15-16:00 Distance teaching Tue 17.02.2026 14:15-15:45 Distance teaching Tue 24.02.2026 14:15-16:00 Independent studying Tue 03.03.2026 14:15-16:00 Independent studying Tue 10.03.2026 14:15-16:00 Distance teaching Tue 17.03.2026 14:15-16:00 Distance teaching Tue 24.03.2026 14:15-16:00 Distance teaching