ARUS SOGD 360 - Women in the Emerging East Africa

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

The criticality of incorporating gender perspectives in local management and community development programs lie in the that decision-making processes always strt at the household and individual level. Power structures not-with-standing, most of the decisions at the household level are indirectly taken by women, but directly affect the household to which she belongs. Also, benefits accrues from education and awareness building programs targeted at women, are in most cases ploughed back to the family and household and have impact on the livelihood of the househol members. In East Africa as in imany other parts around the world, women play an essential role in the management of natural resources, including soil, water, forests and energ, and often have a profound traditional and contemporary knowledge of the natural world around them. It is from this background that the students shall be introduced to gender and development issues around East Africa. Topics such as the intra-household relations and how they affect the role of women in food security, environmental management and good governance will be discussed. AUC Designation: Ss

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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