OADH 4125 - Gender and Human Rights
OADH 4125 · Fall semester 2026-2027
- Language of tuition
- English
- Course type
- Cours séminaire
- Number of hours
- 24
- Credits
- 6
Information
Description
This course examines the human rights framework through a gender lens, taking into consideration intersecting relations of power such as race, class and sexualities. It deploys interdisciplinary perspectives on human rights standards and principles; rights and citizenship; international conflict and the study of war and peace; international organizations and international law; globalization and international political economy; migration and asylum; gender equality and sustainable development; feminities/masculinities, sexualities and sexual rights; as well as international social movements and advocacy networks.
Students will be able to explain and use key concepts in the theory and practice of gender and human rights, to understand the gendered nature of human rights principles and norms in the international system, to critically assess the gender aspects and consequences of humanitarian assistance, to formulate a research problem and to draw on a variety of sources of information.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Explain, discuss and use key concepts in the theory and practice of gender; human rights and humanitarian assistance
- Apply key concepts, thematic and conceptual debates to specific case studies
- Identify and critically analyse the gendered dimension of human rights principles and norms in the international system
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
- Critical thinking
- Research and analysis
- Understanding stakeholders
- Gender analysis
Teaching format
Feedback on class exercises is provided in class on the day of the presentation (e.g., the News Brief presentation). Feedback on the policy paper (midterm exam) and the individual essay (final exam) is sent to students by email within two weeks of the submission deadline.
Assessment
To validate the course, the student is expected to pass the following assignments:
- Students will write one essay of approximately 3000 words answering questions related to the topics dealt with in the seminar (50% of the final mark).
- present cases studies and other materials assigned for specific classes (40% of the final grade).
Workload
- In‑class attendance: 24 hours
- Reading, class preparation, and weekly review: 3-4 hours per week or 36-48 hours over the semester
- Individual essay (final exam) : 40-50 hours over the semester
- Collective policy paper (mid-term exam) : 20-30 hours over the semester
Readings
Main readings 4
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1. FREEMAN, Marsha, CHINKIN, Christine, RUDOLF, Beate (eds.),The UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women : A Commentary, Oxford University Press, 2012.
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2. BUNCH, Charlotte, “Transforming Human Rights from a Feminist Perspective”, in J.S. Peters, A. Wolper (eds.), Women’s Rights, Human Rights. International Feminist Perspectives, New York, Routledge, 1995, pp.11-17.
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3. COOK, Rebecca (ed.), Human Rights of Women: National and lnternational Perspectives, Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Press, 1994.
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4. KEOHANE, Robert, “Beyond Dichotomy: Conversations between International Relations and Feminist Theory”, International Studies Quarterly, 42(1), 1998.
Teaching units
| Unit no. | Unit type | Teaching units | Teachers | Number of hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14001 | Cours séminaire | Gender and Human Rights | Elisabeth MARTEU | 24 | 6 |
Teachers
- Elisabeth MARTEU
In the curricula
- MASTER IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMANITARIAN ACTION, SEMESTRE 1, FALL 2026 V2ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA)
- Thematic Concentrations, Semester 1 - Fall 2026ÉCOLE DES AFFAIRES INTERNATIONALES (PSIA)
Contacts and resources
- Contact
- DEMARTHON-XU Li