Gender Studies Courses and Certifications

Doing Gender and Why it Matters

12 reviews

Understand gendered realities through an in-depth consideration of "sex" and "gender" as cultural, social and legal phenomena impacting society and how they interact with structures of power and violence using an interdisciplinary lens.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Iceland

Gender and Intersectionality

8 reviews

Gender intersects with everything. Using examples from popular culture, classical literature, and history, this course will teach you how to analyze religious texts and traditions, class divisions, racial inequality, sexualities and nationalism through a…

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Open Online Course on Gender and Environment

9 reviews

Explore the interconnections between gender and environment, gaining tools to mainstream gender in sustainable development across various environmental sectors.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Health Across the Gender Spectrum

3 reviews

This course offers an intimate, story-based introduction to the experiences of six transgender children and their families. Through illustrated stories and short teaching videos, learners will gain a better understanding of gender identity and the gender…

• edX
• 1 week, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Gender and the Business of Fiction - Influence on Literature and Reception

Explore gender's impact on literary fiction's creation, reception, and recognition through insights from industry experts in this thought-provoking panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Plays with Words - Language and Gender in Comedy

Explore the intersection of language, gender, and comedy through performances and discussions with comedians, scholars, and improv artists, offering insights into the role of words in shaping humor and social dynamics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

70 ratings at Coursera

Explore the power of art in addressing social justice and gender equality, focusing on women's work erasure. Learn to critique art history, develop creative projects, and examine real-world examples of socially conscious art.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Women Have Always Worked

Explore women's historical contributions to America's economy, politics, and society from Colonial times to present, challenging traditional narratives and examining the complexities of equality and sisterhood.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $200.00
• 4 courses

Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity

690 ratings at Coursera

Explore LGBTQ+ history, identities, and activism. Examine social constructs of gender and sexuality. Apply queer theory to contemporary issues and personal experiences.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Queer Theory and Gender Performativity - Lecture 23

Explore Judith Butler's queer theory, gender performativity, and their relation to Foucault's work. Examine key concepts, methodologies, and implications for identity politics and literary analysis.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Politics of Gender and Culture in 1970s America - Lecture 20

Explore 1970s social turmoil through black music and film. Analyze Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and blaxploitation movies to understand cultural responses to political and social issues of the era.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

University of Iceland

Gender and Development: Critical Theories and Approaches

9 ratings at edX

Learn about critical theories and topics in the field of gender and development

• edX
• 6 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Veiling

11 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course explores controversies associated with the practice of 'veiling' within Islam. The Islamic 'veil', be it in the form of the hijab, niqab, jilbab or burqa (we shall explore this ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

University of Western Australia

Gender Equality

47 ratings at Coursera

Explore gender equality theories, laws, and intersectionality. Learn to use correct terminology and understand the challenges in achieving equality across various identities and contexts.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Equidade de Gênero

Aprenda conceitos e práticas de equidade de gênero, desenvolva habilidades para promover inclusão e liderança balanceada nas organizações, visando melhor desempenho e vantagem competitiva.

• Coursera
• 17 weeks, 8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses