Feb 4: Quizzes (10%)
There will be two in-class quizzes on Feb 4.
A first quiz (5) will require students to locate Latin American countries on a blank map. The grading is straightforward: every mistake will account for a grade point, as follow: A= no errors, B= 1 error, C=2 errors, D= 3 errors, F= 4 or more errors.
A second quiz (5%) will focus on the definition of the following gender-disaggregated indicators:
- GDI (gender development index)
- GEM (Gender empowerment measure)
- Gender Gap Index
- Cite and explain an indicator of your choice related to gender
Feb 11: Essay (10%)
Each student will write an analytical individual essay (3-5 pages double-space). This exercise focuses on research and content as much as form and style. Students are encouraged to write a structured paper, with an introduction and a conclusion, and integrate footnotes and a bibliography (all formats accepted as far as they are consistent).
Gender inequality in Latin America- Gender stands tall among the multiple factors contributing to the profound inequality that affects Latin America. Explore the gender gaps in Latin America through an angle of your choice, highlighting why gender matters in the political economy of the region.
Mar 10: Group presentations (20%)
Groups of two (exceptionally 3) students will present research on gender-based NGOs and/or social movements in Latin America.
Content: research should focus on social movements and/or NGOs focused on gender in Latin America. The research should identify its subject and locate it in the historical and political context of the region. If you are working on a social movement (abortion, gay rights, black feminism, social justice, indigenous rights.... etc): your research needs to identify the history of the movements, its key moments, political allies, achievements and limitations, and changing agendas. If you are working on an NGO in particular, also contextualize the organization in time and space and identify its main achievements, allies, llimitations- and challenges ahead.
Format: 10 min presentations in class followed by 10 min of discussion and Q&A. Presentations are to be accompanied by a one-page single space executive summary to be distributed in class.
Grading: grading will be based on the quality of the research, the structured presentation of the findings, and the cohesion and flow of oral delivery.
Mar 18: Final topics
Students should identify the topic of their final paper. Individual meetings with the professor are required at that time. Please email me to schedule an appointment in my office.
Apr 15: Final outline
Detailed outline of the final project are due via email.