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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
İktisadi, İdari ve Sosyal Bilimler Fakültesi
Programme of Social Service
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
03071004 Women Problems and Gender 4 Autumn 7 2+0+0 4 4
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Anlatım
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites Yoktur
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Res. Asst. Ayşe Nur BOZ
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Res. Asst. Ayşe Nur BOZ C-228 [email protected] 7248
Course Content
The content of this course; It consists of understanding how gender is shaped in society, discussing gender roles, addressing the effects of gender inequality on women and girls, discussing power and authority in different social groups, and making suggestions for future social policies on how gender justice can be achieved in society.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of the course is to consider women and family issues from a gender justice perspective and to critically analyze gender-based performance and power themes in various social fields such as law, culture, education, business, medicine, social policy and family.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Has knowledge of sociocultural environment and human behavior. 5
P3 Has knowledge of difference and diversity for social work practice. 5
P4 Professional Relationship and has the ability to communicate effectively. 5
P5 Has the ability to think critically. 5
P8 Has the ability to observe human rights and social justice in practice. 5
P12 Performs social work interventions at the individual, family, group, organization and community level. 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Designs unique social service intervention plans taking into account the social environment and cultural diversity. P.1.5 1
O2 Analyses the effects of cultural differences on power balances and access to services in social service applications. P.3.4 1
O3 Designs unique social service applications based on cultural diversity, inclusiveness and the principle of equality. P.3.5 1
O4 Evaluates social service practices at the individual, family, group, community, and societal levels using an anti-oppression and anti-discrimination social service approach. P.3.6 1
O5 Evaluates professional communication processes and established relationships in terms of effectiveness and social service ethics. P.4.6
O6 Analyses application and problem areas using an evidence-based perspective and critical thinking skills. P.5.4 1
O7 Analyses structural factors that create inequality in access to resources in society. P.8.4 1
O8 Critically evaluates social service practices in line with human rights and social justice principles. P.8.6 1
O9 Explains the problems of the applicant system in relation to their social environment. P.12.2 1
O10 Develops and implements an intervention plan in collaboration with the referral system. P.12.5 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 The concepts of gender, gender, gender discrimination and the relationship of these concepts with elements such as race and religion
2 Definition of the concept of culture and the relationship between Turkish culture and gender (Women's power in history and today, women against terrorist attempts, etc.)
3 Introduction to gender-related approaches
4 Introduction to postmodern approach and feminist approaches
5 Egalitarian, socialist feminism
6 Radical feminism
7 Family structure and roles of men and women in Turkey
8 Midterm
9 Gender and media (female symbol in media, advertisements, TV series, news of violence, etc.)
10 Gender at work and in the economy
11 Human rights and women's rights
12 National institutions-women's studies (KADEM, Provincial action plan meeting reports on combating violence against women, etc.)
13 International institutions- women's studies (CEDAW, Women's Watch, UNDP, UNHCHR etc.)
14 General evaluation of the course
Textbook or Material
Resources Özdemir, S. (2007). Küreselleşme Sürecinde Refah Devleti, İstanbul: İTO Yayınları, Yayın No: 57.
Özdemir, S. (2007). Küreselleşme Sürecinde Refah Devleti, İstanbul: İTO Yayınları, Yayın No: 57.
Özdemir, S. (2007). Küreselleşme Sürecinde Refah Devleti, İstanbul: İTO Yayınları, Yayın No: 57.
Özdemir, S. (2007). Küreselleşme Sürecinde Refah Devleti, İstanbul: İTO Yayınları, Yayın No: 57.
Özdemir, S. (2007). Küreselleşme Sürecinde Refah Devleti, İstanbul: İTO Yayınları, Yayın No: 57.
Özdemir, S. (2007). Küreselleşme Sürecinde Refah Devleti, İstanbul: İTO Yayınları, Yayın No: 57.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Practice - -
Field Study - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 2 28
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 2 28
Midterms 1 20 20
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 1 14 14
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 30 30
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 120
Total Work Load / 30 4
Course ECTS Credits: 4
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P3 P4 P5 P8 P12
O1 Designs unique social service intervention plans taking into account the social environment and cultural diversity. - - - - - -
O2 Analyses the effects of cultural differences on power balances and access to services in social service applications. - - - - - -
O3 Designs unique social service applications based on cultural diversity, inclusiveness and the principle of equality. - - - - - -
O4 Evaluates social service practices at the individual, family, group, community, and societal levels using an anti-oppression and anti-discrimination social service approach. - - - - - -
O5 Evaluates professional communication processes and established relationships in terms of effectiveness and social service ethics. - - - - - -
O6 Analyses application and problem areas using an evidence-based perspective and critical thinking skills. - - - - - -
O7 Analyses structural factors that create inequality in access to resources in society. - - - - - -
O8 Critically evaluates social service practices in line with human rights and social justice principles. - - - - - -
O9 Explains the problems of the applicant system in relation to their social environment. - - - - - -
O10 Develops and implements an intervention plan in collaboration with the referral system. - - - - - -