Welcome to Gender Studies (GS).
The GS programme was established in 2010, reflecting the University’s recognition of, and commitment to, enhancing gender in research, learning and teaching. Housed under the School of Social Sciences, the programme has close affiliation with Sociology, History, Psychology and Social Work as well as the School of Government, Development and International Affairs and the School of Education. As one of the few trans-disciplinary programmes at USP, Gender Studies aims to continue to liaise with other Schools through research and teaching. It also aims to engage with other sectors of the University to promote gender equality and reinforce gender sensitivity at USP. Engagement with civil society is an important feature of the programme. Gender Studies is committed to build sustained collaborations with Pacific island governments, international, regional and civil society organisations on gender-responsive research and policy.
The programme offers courses at the postgraduate level only. Interested students can apply to study for:
Postgraduate Certificate of Arts in Gender Studies which consists of two courses: GN400: Contemporary Feminism, Theory, Methods and Debates, and GN401: Gender, Global Change and Development in a Comparative Perspective. Both units are offered Semester I and II.
Postgraduate Diploma of Arts in Gender Studies which consists of four courses. GN400, GN401, AL400: Research Methods in the Humanities (Semester I only), and GN402: Gender and Environment (Semester II only).
Staff
Dr. Domenica Gisella Calabro, Discipline Coordinator
Ms.Tara Baikeirewa, Discipline of Social Science’s Administrative Assistant
The Gender perspective is increasingly recognized in the Pacific island region as a key framework to approach social and economic well-being, and political development. In this regard, Gender Studies can:
- help enhance students’ knowledge and appreciation of the equal value of women’s and men’s contribution to society’s well-being
- assist students to appreciate the contribution of other gender groups to societal development
- equip students with gender-related approaches and tools for researching and analyzing gender inequalities in society
- enhance confidence to critique and advocate against gender inequalities
- arm students with the skills to successfully handle gender-related controversies in future employment
- prepare students for future employment possibilities in any sector: government, non-government, social services, community development, science or finance sector.