Information Package / Course Catalogue
Social and Gender
Course Code: YB107
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim is to discuss the basic concepts and theories of gender studies and to raise awareness about gendered society

Course Content

This course reveals basic discussion of the gender studies . Course title of sex, gender, masculinity , femininity, feminizm and It includes the concept of gendered society. Social The concept of gendered society, family, work life , the media, such as different sizes and training It is discussed in context.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Gülnur TEKMEN
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concepts of sex and gender; evaluates the differences between them.
2.Explains the effects of gender roles on individuals' social life and identity formation.
3.Explains theories and feminist perspectives on gender.
4.Identifies gender-based stereotypes, prejudices and forms of discrimination.
5.Evaluates the effects of gender in areas such as media, body, work life and family.
6.Develops a critical perspective on gender-based violence, women's movements, and masculine roles.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Feryal SAYGILIGİL Gender Discussions
2.Zehra Y. DÖKMEN / Gender Social Psychological Explanations
3.Anadolu University, Gender Sociology Textbook
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Sex – Social Gender
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sex and Social Gender Relationship
Week 3 - Theoretical
Gender Identity and Sexual Identity
Week 4 - Theoretical
Gender Roles - Socialization - Patriarchy
Week 5 - Theoretical
Gender Feminist Theories
Week 6 - Theoretical
Theories Related to Gender
Week 7 - Theoretical
Gender Stereotypes, Prejudices and Gender Discrimination (Midterm Exam)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Social Gendered Family-Midterm Exam Evaluation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Gendered Social Media
Week 10 - Theoretical
Social Gendered Body
Week 11 - Theoretical
Toplumsal Cinsiyet Çalışma Hayatı
Week 12 - Theoretical
Gender of Violence
Week 13 - Theoretical
Women's Movements in Turkey
Week 14 - Theoretical
Limitations Experienced by Men
Week 15 - Theoretical
General Evaluation of the Course
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory152375
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)81
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026