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1. Course Title |
GENDER ISSUES IN SOCIAL WORK |
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Course Code |
GISW 2602 |
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NQF Level |
6 |
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Notional Hours |
100 |
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NQF Credits |
10 |
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Prerequisites |
NONE |
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Option (compulsory/Elective) |
Compulsory |
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Semester Offered |
2 |
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Module description |
The module examines the integration of a gender perspective in social work education and practice. It explores how this may play a part in enabling students to ‘unlearn’ their gender stereotypes imbibed during socialization. Social work as a profession is dedicated to creating an equal and just society. Social work pedagogy combines an analysis of psychosocial, economic, and political contexts and methods of active intervention and administration of social welfare. Gender sensitization and awareness an integral components of social work education and training. |
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Module Aim
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This module aims to help students understand the significance of gender in social work and the place of practice in generalist social work in Namibia and the Global world. Social work has a role in reducing gender inequalities in society. It is motivated by the concern that despite various attempts by the government and the relevant institutions to reduce gender disparities, inequalities persist. While political and legal equality between men and women has increased in most regions, there are still areas where progress in advancing gender equality has not been significant. Before discussing the forms of gender inequalities and other forms of sex discrimination that have persisted in society, it is perhaps important to distinguish the concepts of 'gender' and 'sex'. |
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Exit learning outcomes |
Upon completion of this module, the student social worker should be able to:
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Course Content
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Study Unit 1: Basic Concepts of Sex and Gender Gender identities Gender Practices Ways in which gender is localized Study Unit 2: Social Work and Gender Role of social work in gender and development Role of social workers in promoting gender equality Role of a social worker in gender-based violence Study Unit 3: History of Feminism and Feminist Approach in Social Work. Historical origin of feminist theory in social work Feminist approach to social work Feminism's influence on social work practices Study Unit 4:Policy and Practice of Gender Development in Namibia Gender Development Policy in Namibia Study Unit 5: Psychotherapeutic model for practice and education that allows for balanced gender sensitivity and existing models for more effective assessment and intervention. Gender-sensitive psychotherapy Approach to gender sensitivity Psychotherapeutic theoretical approach Gender-sensitive interventions
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Methods of Facilitating Learning |
Learning will be facilitated through the following activities: classroom lectures, assignments, and presentations. |
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Assessment Strategy
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Assessment will consist of Continuous Assessment (CA) and an end-of-semester examination. The CA is made up of class tests, and assignments/projects contributing 40% towards the final mark, while the end-of-semester examination contributes 60%. A minimum final mark of 50% is required to pass the module. |
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Quality Assurance Arrangement |
Moderation of final examinations will be done by the Assessment policy and procedures of Welwitchia University. Regular review and consultations will also take place. |
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Student Support and Learning Resources
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The Resource Centre is available to the students Prescribed Learning Resources: Gender and Social Work, Positions and Practices, Malathi A, Meenu A, Prof. Zubair Meenai Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression in Social Work Practice, Deana F. Morrow, By (author) Lori Messinger, 2006 Recommended Learning Resources: Journal of Social Work Education Volume 32, 1996 - Issue 2 Professional Social Work in East Africa. Towards Social Development, Poverty Reduction, and Gender Equality Helmut Spitzer, Janestic M Twikirize, Gidraph G Wairire 2014 |
- Teacher: Portia Muparadzi