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Ecología y género

Name: Ecología y género
Price: 4269 INR

This course is part of Género: Perspectiva participativa en ecología y vida digital.

Course Cost

₹ 4,269

Beginner

Skill Level

4 Weeks

Self-paced lessons

This course addresses the critical global environmental crisis stemming from climate change, improper land management, and pollution from chemical, technological, and plastic waste. Drawing on the work of international organizations, NGOs, and professionals across ecology, environmental engineering, anthropology, economics, and sociology, the program provides practical tools and analytical competencies for environmental improvement. Students will learn to understand ecology from a gender perspective, distinguishing between ecofeminism and gender ecology approaches. The curriculum examines how environmental deterioration differently impacts women, men, adolescents, and children across geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts, with special attention to vulnerable communities facing unjust environmental effects. Participants will analyze and identify community strategies framed within non-essentialist environmental ethics with a gender perspective, preparing them to implement positive ecological actions in both public and private spaces.

María Canal Caicedo

Spanish

María Canal Caicedo

What you'll learn

Understand ecology from a gender perspective and its importance for environmental solutions Distinguish between ecofeminism and ecology with a gender approach through historical and theoretical analysis Recognize how environmental deterioration differently impacts women, men, adolescents and children across various contexts Analyze unjust environmental effects on vulnerable communities through revealing case studies Identify effective community strategies framed within environmental ethics with a gender perspective Develop practical actions that contribute to environmental improvement in both public and private spaces

Skills you'll gain

Environmental Ethics

Gender Studies

Ecology

Community Strategies

Environmental Justice

Ecofeminism

Sustainable Development

Social Vulnerability

Climate Change Impact

Environmental Policy

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There are 5 modules in this course

This course explores the critical intersection of ecology and gender, providing students with both theoretical frameworks and practical tools to address environmental challenges with a gender-sensitive approach. The curriculum begins by establishing foundational concepts in ecology and gender, clarifying the distinction between sex and gender, and explaining the importance of understanding environmental issues through a gender lens. Students then examine the differences between ecofeminism and gender ecology, including the historical development of ecofeminism and its contributions to gender-based ecological perspectives. The course analyzes how environmental deterioration differently impacts various demographic groups based on geographic location, socioeconomic status, and cultural context, with special attention to chemical, technological, and plastic waste effects on individual, community, and planetary health. A significant portion focuses on environmental injustice facing vulnerable communities through case studies. The final module equips students with knowledge about community strategies framed within environmental ethics with a gender perspective, exploring the role of international organizations, NGOs, community education, and knowledge exchange in environmental improvement efforts.

¿Qué entendemos por ecología desde una perspectiva de género?

Module 1

Este módulo introduce los conceptos fundamentales de ecología desde una perspectiva de género, explicando las diferencias entre género y sexo, y por qué es importante entender la ecología con enfoque de género. Examina la relación entre estos conceptos y explora las razones para conectarnos con el medio ambiente desde una perspectiva inclusiva y sensible al género.

Skills you'll gain

Análisis de género

Ecología básica

Pensamiento crítico

Ecofeminismo, ecología y género

Module 2

Este módulo explora el concepto de ecofeminismo, su historia y su importancia para la ecología desde una perspectiva de género. Analiza las principales diferencias entre el ecofeminismo y la ecología en clave de género, proporcionando un marco teórico para entender estos movimientos y su relevancia en el contexto medioambiental actual.

Skills you'll gain

Historia del ecofeminismo

Análisis comparativo

Teoría ecológica

El deterioro del medio ambiente y su impacto en la vida de las mujeres, hombres, adolescentes y niñas y niños

Module 3

Este módulo analiza cómo el deterioro medioambiental afecta de manera diferenciada a diversos grupos demográficos. Examina los efectos de los desechos químicos, tecnológicos y plásticos en la salud individual, comunitaria y planetaria, con especial atención a la agricultura y el agua. Explora el impacto según la ubicación geográfica, situación socioeconómica y entorno cultural de las personas.

Skills you'll gain

Análisis de impacto ambiental

Salud comunitaria

Factores sociodemográficos

Efectos injustos derivados del deterioro mediomabiental en comunidades vulnerables

Module 4

Este módulo se centra en el análisis de los efectos desproporcionados que tiene el deterioro medioambiental en las comunidades más vulnerables. Define los conceptos de injusticia ambiental e identifica las características de las comunidades vulnerables, complementando el estudio con el análisis detallado de tres casos representativos para entender las dinámicas de la justicia ambiental.

Skills you'll gain

Justicia ambiental

Vulnerabilidad social

Estudios de caso

Estrategias comunitarias en clave de ética ambiental con perspectiva de género

Module 5

Este módulo explora diversas estrategias comunitarias basadas en la ética ambiental con perspectiva de género para contribuir al mejoramiento del medio ambiente. Examina el papel de organizaciones internacionales y no gubernamentales, la importancia de la educación comunitaria y el intercambio de conocimientos, culminando con propuestas de acciones concretas para espacios públicos y privados.

Skills you'll gain

Estrategias comunitarias

Ética ambiental

Acción medioambiental

Fee Structure

Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Género: Perspectiva participativa en ecología y vida digital

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María Canal Caicedo

María Canal Caicedo is a sociologist and interdisciplinary scholar specializing in gender studies, conflict resolution, and sustainable development. She holds a PhD in Gender Studies with honors, a Master’s in Psychology, and specializations in violence prevention and conflict theory. Her professional journey spans India, Nepal, Brazil, El Salvador, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia, working on projects related to human rights, forced displacement, gender equity, and citizen security. María has served as a university lecturer and consultant for the UNDP, UNICEF, and USAID. As an edX instructor, she teaches in the JaverianaX series, offering insightful courses that explore gender through ecological and digital lenses.

Beginner

Skill Level

4 Weeks

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 4,269

Completion

CERTIFICATE

Frequently asked Questions

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about this course. We aim to provide clear and concise answers to help you better understand the course content, structure, and any other relevant information. If you have any additional questions or if your question is not listed here, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for further assistance.

What is the difference between ecofeminism and ecology with a gender perspective?

Ecofeminism is a philosophical and political movement that emerged in the 1970s that connects the domination of women with the domination of nature, suggesting inherent connections between women and the natural world. It often advocates for a complete restructuring of social systems. In contrast, ecology with a gender perspective (as taught in this course) takes a non-essentialist approach that analyzes how environmental issues affect people differently based on gender without assuming inherent connections between women and nature. This approach focuses on developing practical solutions that consider gender-differentiated impacts of environmental problems while working within existing systems to create more equitable and sustainable outcomes.\n

\nDo I need previous knowledge of environmental science or gender studies to take this course?

No prior experience is required. This is an introductory course designed to provide students with the foundational concepts of both ecology and gender studies. The course begins with basic definitions and gradually builds toward more complex analyses, making it accessible to beginners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Anyone interested in understanding environmental issues through a gender lens can benefit from this course.\n

\nHow will this course help me contribute to environmental improvement?

This course equips you with both analytical skills to understand environmental problems from a gender perspective and practical tools to implement positive change. You'll learn to identify how environmental issues affect different groups, recognize unjust impacts on vulnerable communities, and analyze successful community strategies. By the end of the course, you'll be able to design and implement gender-sensitive environmental actions in your home, workplace, and community, contributing to a positive ecological footprint. The course emphasizes practical application of theoretical concepts to real-world situations.\n

\nIs this course focused only on Latin American contexts?

While the course is taught in Spanish and includes case studies from Latin America, the concepts, analytical frameworks, and strategies discussed are globally relevant. Environmental challenges and gender-based impacts are worldwide phenomena, and the course provides tools that can be adapted to various geographical, socioeconomic, and cultural contexts. The international organizations and NGOs discussed in the curriculum work across global contexts, making the knowledge transferable to different regions and communities.\n

\nWhat career opportunities could this course help prepare me for?

This course develops skills valuable for careers in environmental organizations, gender-focused NGOs, sustainable development, community planning, corporate social responsibility, public policy, education, and international development. Professionals in these fields increasingly need to understand the intersection of environmental and gender issues to develop effective and equitable solutions. The analytical and practical competencies gained in this course can enhance your ability to work with diverse communities on environmental challenges while considering gender-differentiated impacts and needs.