Gender and Violence in Post-Conflict Studies
Explore gender dynamics, violence, and justice in post-conflict societies through theoretical frameworks and case studies like South African Apartheid.
Explore gender dynamics, violence, and justice in post-conflict societies through theoretical frameworks and case studies like South African Apartheid.
This comprehensive course examines the intersection of gender and violence in post-conflict contexts. Students explore various forms of conflict-related violence, with special focus on sexual and gender-based violence. The curriculum covers restorative justice principles, peacekeeping operations, and international policy frameworks. Using case studies like South African Apartheid, learners analyze how gender shapes conflict experiences and post-conflict reconstruction. The course emphasizes critical analysis of narrative construction, collective trauma, and international development approaches.
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What you'll learn
Understand different types of physical violence and their narrative construction
Analyze conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence in global contexts
Master theoretical foundations of restorative justice
Examine gendered violence during South African Apartheid
Evaluate peacekeeping operations through a gender lens
Apply international policy frameworks on gender peace and security
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There are 6 modules in this course
This specialized course explores the complex relationship between gender and violence in post-conflict societies. Students learn about different types of conflict-related violence, focusing particularly on sexual and gender-based violence. The curriculum covers critical topics including restorative justice, the role of narrative in understanding violence, and international policy frameworks. Using the South African Apartheid as a key case study, students examine how gender shapes both conflict experiences and post-conflict reconstruction efforts. The course emphasizes practical application for international development work while providing theoretical foundations in gender studies and peace building.
Types and Narratives of Violence
Module 1
Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Armed Conflict
Module 2
Introduction to Restorative Justice
Module 3
Apartheid and Gender Violence
Module 4
Peacekeeping and Gender
Module 5
Policy Frameworks on Gender and Conflict
Module 6
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Instructors
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UNESCO-Affiliated Centre for Sustainable Development and Capacity Building
GRÓ (International Centre for Capacity Development, Sustainability and Societal Change) operates under UNESCO's auspices as Iceland's premier institution for development cooperation, focusing on four critical areas through specialized training programs. Established with core funding from the Icelandic government's development assistance budget, GRÓ has trained over 1,670 fellows through its six-month programs and supported 128 scholars in obtaining advanced degrees at Icelandic universities. The centre's four flagship programs - the Fisheries Training Programme (FTP), Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme (GEST), Geothermal Training Programme (GTP), and Land Restoration Training Programme (LRT) - address specific UN Sustainable Development Goals while leveraging Iceland's expertise in these fields. Since its inception, GRÓ has expanded its reach to over 100 partner countries, conducting short courses for nearly 5,000 participants in developing nations, while securing additional funding through partner institutions, grants, and international project participation. The centre's impact is particularly evident in its alumni's achievements, from contributing to constitutional amendments addressing gender equality to advancing sustainable resource management practices in their home countries
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Distinguished Gender Studies Scholar and Literary Innovator
Dr. Giti Chandra serves as Research Specialist and Lecturer with the Gender Equality Studies and Training (GEST) programme at the University of Iceland, bringing extensive expertise in gender studies, literature, and violence against women. After completing her doctorate from Rutgers University on Women and Violence, she has built a diverse career spanning academia and creative writing, including positions as Associate Professor at St. Stephen's College, Delhi, and teaching roles at the University of Iceland. Her scholarly work includes the groundbreaking "Narrating Violence, Constructing Collective Identities" (Macmillan, 2009) and co-editorship of the Routledge Handbook on the #MeToo Movement, while her creative portfolio encompasses The Book of Guardians Trilogy, short stories, and poetry
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