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Course Description

This course examines situations of armed conflict, civilian experiences of these crises, and the international and national humanitarian and military responses to these situations from a gender perspective and highlights the policy and program implications that this perspective presents. Topics include gender analyses of current trends in armed conflict and terrorism; links among war economies, globalization and armed conflict; the manipulation of gender roles to fuel war and violence; gender and livelihoods in crises; masculinities in conflict; sexual and gender-based violence; women's rights in international humanitarian and human rights law; and peacebuilding. Case studies are drawn from recent and current armed conflicts worldwide. This course is cross-listed with the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's + 3.0 GPA. 

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Remission Eligible: Yes; first day of term; all university policies apply. 

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Section Title
Gender, Culture & Conflict in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
Type
Lecture
Days
F
Time
12:00PM to 2:20PM
Dates
Sep 06, 2024 to Dec 06, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.3
Location
  • Medford/Somerville Campus
Instruction Method
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Graduate Credit credit (3 units) $4,000.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 credit(s)
Section Notes

In Person: This is an in-person course that follows the published schedule of course meetings and requires attendance at all sessions. Tufts courses are designed to provide high-quality and interactive courses to Tufts and visiting students. For more information about course policies and expectations, please visit https://universitycollege.tufts.edu/policies#University-Policies

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