This course focuses on the interrelationships between work and family, with special attention given to gender as a significant factor affecting the nature of...

This course focuses on the interrelationships between work and family, with special attention given to gender as a significant factor affecting the nature of these relationships. Both paid and unpaid work and care are included for study. The course is international and comparative in perspective drawing in particular from Europe, Asia, and North America.  It explores critical challenges of balancing responsibilities of paid work and family life, from the perspective of different stakeholders -women, men, children, and employers.  Specific areas to be addressed include: theoretical perspectives on gender; work and family; gender variation in household divisions of care and labour; class & ethnic inequalities and reshaping of the economy; labour market and parental employment; fatherhood, motherhood and childrearing; Policies to support working parents: maternity and paternity leave and flexible work arrangements; work-place cultures. Gender and work utopias and dystopias.

PUBLIC HEALTH|HEALTH INEQUALITIES|COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT|GLOBAL HEALTH|HEALTH PROMOTION

This module introduces students to public health, a discipline which seeks to prevent disease and promote the health of populations through the organised...

This module introduces students to public health, a discipline which seeks to prevent disease and promote the health of populations through the organised efforts of society. Public health addresses complex health and social problems that are influenced by social, cultural, political, environmental, organisational and economic factors. We explore determinants that shape inequalities in health and explore how the organised efforts of communities and governments can help to ameliorate these. You will learn how different theories support public health practice and develop your skills in critically appraising evidence. We explore a breadth of public health topics – from sexual health to mental health - and include examples from low-, middle- and high-income countries.