2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS3001 Gender and Equality at Work in Comparative Perspective
20 creditsClass Size: 78
Module manager: Jennifer Tomlinson
Email: jt@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Module replaces
LUBS 3935This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module aims to give students a theoretical and conceptual vocabulary through which to develop an understanding of patterns of (in)equality, diversity and gender relations in Europe and in the US. It aims to bring to light cross national variation in key themes, such as occupational segregation, working-time patterns, pay and organisational cultures, to provide students with both a theoretical and empirical understanding of gender and equality at work internationally.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- Analyse change and continuity in patterns of inequality (gender and ethnicity) in the labour market and workplace
- Demonstrate an understanding of key factors shaping cross-national variation in the gender composition of labour markets in different countries (EU and US)
- Evaluate the role of the EU as a regulatory body committed to equal opportunities legislation
- Critically evaluate the role of the state as an institution determining the welfare entitlements of employed mothers and the implications such entitlements have for women's employment participation
- Critically evaluate different theoretical frameworks and their usefulness in explaining cross-national variation in gender/ethnic (in)equality in pay, occupational segregation, management composition, organisational cultures and working-time patterns.
Skills outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate skills of analysis and critical thinking
- Provide relevant evidence and examples to support an argument
- Write coherently and concisely
- Plan and organise work within time constraints.
Syllabus
This module aims to give students a theoretical and conceptual vocabulary through which a more developed understanding of (in)equality, diversity and gender relations can be achieved. The module critically examines the usefulness of different theories and frameworks that attempt to explain variation in gender and equality at work in Europe and in the US. The module also focuses how individual states and the EU have the capacity to shape and transform aspects of gender and equality through labour market regulation and social security contributions. In the second section this module aims to map change and continuity in gender and equality at work. It aims to bring to light cross national variation in key themes, such as occupational segregation, working-time patterns, pay and organisational cultures, to provide students with both a theoretical and empirical understanding of gender and equality at work internationally.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Office Hour Discussions | 1 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 175.50 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
50 hours: Reading and seminar preparation64 hours: Researching and writing coursework essay
62 hours: Revision and exam preparation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students have the opportunity to hand in essay plans in order to receive feedback and for office hours discussion with lecturers. Detailed written feedback is provided on the coursework assignments to help students assess their progress.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3,000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Resit by 3 hour written paper
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 15/03/2010
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