HUK379

School of Law \ Law

3

4

Elective

English

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Law

This course delves into the historical development of human rights, focusing on how gender norms are structured within international and domestic law. It explores various theoretical perspectives on gender, how cultural determinants, social norms, and the law shape gender concepts, and examines the interplay of gender with social and political structures such as the family, state, and economy. Additionally, the course analyzes developments in both national and international law, including the Turkish Civil Code, Penal Code, and laws addressing violence against women and child protection. It encourages students to develop gender-sensitive approaches to law and understand how law influences and is influenced by gender dynamics.

1. Kent, Susan Kingsley. ""Gender Rules: Law and Politics"", *A Companion to Gender History* içinde, editörler Teresa A. Meade ve Merry E. Wiesner-Hanks, 2004, Blackwell Publishing, ss. 86-110.
2. Wiesner-Hanks, Merry E. ""Part 4 - Ideas, Ideals, Norms and Law"", *Gender in History Global Perspectives* içinde, 2011, Wiley-Blackwell, ss. 83-109.
3. Richardson, Diane. ""Conceptualizing Gender"", *Introducing Gender and Women’s Studies* içinde, 2020, Red Globe Press, ss. 8-24.
4. Bartlett, Katharine T. ""Gender Law"", https://scholarship.law.duke.edu/djglp/vol1/iss1/1/ adresinden. "

This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between gender and law, analyzing both historical and contemporary perspectives. By focusing on social, political, and economic structures, students will explore the complexities of gender norms and how they shape legal systems. The course also encourages students to engage critically with national and international legal frameworks, fostering a gender-sensitive legal approach and offering practical tools for addressing gender-related legal issues.

1. Recognizes and analyzes the historical, social, cultural, and biological dimensions of gender.
2. Compares and discusses the theoretical foundations and concepts of gender and law.
3. Discusses violence, violence against women, legal regulations against violence towards women, and societal support mechanisms, and analyzes them through case studies.
4. Evaluates national and international legislation analytically to understand the interaction between gender and law.
5. Has a deep understanding of the role of gender in the evolution of legal structures, and critically evaluates these structures.
6. Conducts gender-focused legal analysis, discussing how current laws have been shaped in terms of gender equality.
7. Distinguishes the impact of social, cultural, political, and economic dynamics on law, and develops solutions through discussion of these impacts.
8. Possesses and applies practical knowledge in developing a gender-sensitive approach in the field of law.

Week 1: History of Gender and Development of Gender Roles – Topics such as patriarchy, the status and rights of women, division of labor, gender roles, and women's labor will be discussed.
Week 2: Gender Definitions and Gender Theories – Focus will be on fundamental definitions and theories in the fields of gender and women's studies.
Week 3: The Relationship Between Gender and Law – Discussion on how gender is addressed in legal regulations and how it is considered in the legal context.
Week 4: Feminist Legal Theories and Gender in Law – A detailed examination of feminist legal theories and how gender is addressed in law.
Week 5: United Nations and European Court of Human Rights Standards – Interactive discussions on the CEDAW and the Beijing Declaration.
Week 6: Violence Against Women – The concept of violence against women, types of violence, and legal regulations will be studied (1).
Week 7: Violence Against Women – The concept of violence against women, types of violence, and legal regulations will be studied (2).
Week 8: Women and Reproductive Rights – Discussions will focus on women's reproductive rights, abortion, and bodily freedoms.
Week 9: Masculinity, Masculinity Studies, and Feminist Perspectives – Focus will be on masculinity, masculinity studies, and feminist approaches to this field.
Week 10: Masculinity, Family, and the Relationship with Law – The relationship between masculinity and family structure, men's roles within the family, and the legal dimension will be discussed.
Week 11: Gender Terminology and Gender Equality – The concept of gender equality and the legal aspect of gender terminology will be explored (1).
Week 12: Gender Terminology and Gender Equality – The concept of gender equality and the legal aspect of gender terminology will be explored (2).

• Midterm 40 %
• Final 60 %