LEAD 317 - Understanding Gender & Power

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

LEADERSHIP

Description:

This course explores four frames of gender: (1) fix women, (2) celebrate differences, (3) create equal opportunities, and (4) revise the work culture. Leadership majors will explore the nuances of gender in the workplace; looking not only at women's issues - gender will be viewed as a central organizational element and the implications for women, men and how the meaning of work is being (re)defined. Students will examine how power is used and the dis-interpreted in the context of women: women as well as men: men, and women: men; on how career-goals and strategies are developed, and how the changing roles f women and men are impacting the essence of work, health benefits and more.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.