ABOUT THE COURSE:This MOOC examines the theme “Gender Inclusivity of Urban Spaces” and highlights the question of unbalanced and inequitable urbanisation in the Global South. It brings into focus the urban processes and policies in the two south Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, known for their long-standing collective political mobilisation and claim-making. The lectures are organised broadly around three themes:1) conceptual questions concerning gender inclusivity in cities,2) relations between the urban infrastructure and exclusionary practices and3) intersectionality and marginalisation in the urbanisation process. The course delves into urban mechanisms that effectively marginalise sexual minorities, gender minorities and people with disabilities. It offers insights into the physical, mobile and planning infrastructure as well as into the prospects of sustainability. The lectures will also delve into and explore the intricacies of gender in urban governance mechanisms and urban labour markets. They are offered by a team comprising of academics, social and political activists, NGO representatives and policymakersINTENDED AUDIENCE: Master’s students in Sociology, Development Studies, Urban Planning/Urban Studies, Civil & Architecture, Women/Gender Studies, as well as those who work in implementing urban governance and poverty alleviation programs including Urban Planners
Overview
Syllabus
Week 1:
1. Introduction and overview of the course
2.Women and the urban transport systems
3. Cities and the marginalisation of sexual minorities
Week 2:
4. Women and inclusive urban housing
5. Women leaders in urban governance
6. Women and urban slums resettlement programs
Week 3:
7. Engendering urban sustainability and livelihood programs
8. Migrant Women Workers in the Urban Centers
9. Inclusive cities and disabled women and children
Week 4:
10. Women and the urban informal labour market
11. Women and the self-help group programs in the urban locales
12. Summary and Reflections
1. Introduction and overview of the course
2.Women and the urban transport systems
3. Cities and the marginalisation of sexual minorities
Week 2:
4. Women and inclusive urban housing
5. Women leaders in urban governance
6. Women and urban slums resettlement programs
Week 3:
7. Engendering urban sustainability and livelihood programs
8. Migrant Women Workers in the Urban Centers
9. Inclusive cities and disabled women and children
Week 4:
10. Women and the urban informal labour market
11. Women and the self-help group programs in the urban locales
12. Summary and Reflections
Taught by
Prof. Binitha V Thampi
