Gender Studies Courses and Certifications

IIT Roorkee;  NPTEL

Contextualizing Gender

Explore gender's intersectional nature through interdisciplinary frameworks, examining inequality, sexuality, masculinity, and emerging concepts like post-human in the context of AI and cyborg technologies.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Feminism : Concepts and Theories

Explore feminism's evolution, key concepts, and contemporary relevance through diverse lenses including history, theory, and popular culture. Gain insights into feminist movements and their impact on everyday life.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Gender Inclusive Urban Spaces: Issues and Questions

Explore urban gender inclusivity challenges in Global South cities, focusing on infrastructure, governance, and marginalization of minorities through case studies from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Gender and Performance: An Indian Perspective

Explore the intersection of gender and Indian theatre through historical, theoretical, and modern perspectives, examining classical, folk, and contemporary performance traditions.

• Swayam
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Migrated Women’s Literature

Explore diverse perspectives of migrant women writers through their literary works, examining themes of identity, displacement, cultural adaptation, and the unique challenges of double diaspora.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Gender in Livestock Development

Explore gender dynamics in animal husbandry, examining roles, resource access, analytical tools, technologies, policies, and empowerment models for equitable livestock development.

• Swayam
• 8 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Intro to Gender & Sexuality Course (How To)

46-minute Professional Growth course: In this seminar, we'll do an overview of gender and sexuality. We will breakdown these terms, discuss its imp...

• Treehouse
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Classical Feminist Tradition in Literature - Lecture 20

Explore feminist literary criticism through Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own," examining its structure, core ideas, and influence on 20th-century feminist thought and the concept of female language.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Politics of Gender and Culture in 1970s America - Lecture 20

Explore 1970s social turmoil through black music and film. Analyze Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and blaxploitation movies to understand cultural responses to political and social issues of the era.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Plays with Words - Language and Gender in Comedy

Explore the intersection of language, gender, and comedy through performances and discussions with comedians, scholars, and improv artists, offering insights into the role of words in shaping humor and social dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gender and the Business of Fiction - Influence on Literature and Reception

Explore gender's impact on literary fiction's creation, reception, and recognition through insights from industry experts in this thought-provoking panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Feminist Writings - Critical Examination of Patriarchy, Gender Performativity, and Identity

Explore patriarchy, gender performativity, and cyborg theory through critical analysis of feminist texts and contemporary gender dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 day 4 hours 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Questioning the Science of Gender Difference - A New Perspective

Explores how cultural beliefs influence gender research, challenging long-held assumptions about biological differences between sexes and offering a fresh perspective on gender in society.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

How Neurononsense Keeps Women in Their Place - with Gina Rippon

Investigates misuse of neuroscience to justify gender roles, debunking 'hardwired' brain differences and exploring how neurosexism perpetuates gender gaps. Highlights brain plasticity and societal influences on gender development.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Does Job Flexibility Impact Gender Gaps in Employment and Wages?

Explore how gender differences in job flexibility preferences impact employment and wage gaps, examining responses to job losses and policy implications.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video