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How one is going to experience a crisis is largely determined by their gender, especially the gendered power relations and unequal social structures of that context. Women, men and gender minorities are impacted differently in conflict and disaster. This is due to their gender roles, social expectations and unequal power relations. Women are faced with different forms of violence in conflict and disaster. Hence, this module aims to advance students’ knowledge and understanding around different gendered impacts of conflict and disaster. It also aims to expand students’ knowledge and understanding on gender responsiveness in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), by analysing the structural causes of vulnerabilities and marginalisation.

The module engages with theoretical debates in the three core domains, discusses current policies and practices and examines real-life experiences of people living in conflict and disaster vulnerable countries and contexts. All classes are interactive, and students are encouraged to engage in the class discussions and debates.

As a student on this module, you will learn about the following topics through lectures, seminars and discussions: Gender Theories; Masculinities and Femininities; Intersectionality; Continuum of Violence: Gender, Conflict and Disaster as a Continuum; Critical Perspectives on Vulnerability and Resilience; LGBTQI; Migration; Women in Leadership and Gender Analysis of DRR Policies and Frameworks. After completion of this module, you will have a better understanding of gender responsive approaches to DRR and humanitarian crises.