Staff Notices

The Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) will be offering a series of short courses from May to July as follows:

May 1 to 2 | The Philosophy of Judith Butler

This is designed for graduate students and those interested in Feminist Philosophy. It will focus on the work of Judith Butler and the critical lens that gender brings to philosophy. Butler is a renowned theorist who has transformed scholarship in the social sciences and humanities. This is the first  time the UWI St. Augustine’s is offering an entire short course on her thinking and work. Topics include: Main works of Judith Butler and philosophical approach; Gender Theory and intersectional analysis; Contexutalized perspective and current challenges; and Embodiment and Vulnerability – a Feminist Perspective. Cost: $500.

May 8 to 9 | Gender, Feminism and Religion: Contemporary Questions

This is designed for students and the general public who wish to have a deeper understanding of the engagement between feminisms and religions, and the field of feminist theology. This short course is a must for those interested in the significance of gender to questions of theology and spirituality across the world today. Topics include: Gender Theories and Feminism; Religion and Gender; Biblical Readings in Feminist Perspective; Church Teachings; and Current Challenges. Cost: $500.

June 3, 6, 8,10,13,15 | Women, Men, Gender and Law

This course returns by popular demand for six sessions. It is open to all interested persons. Come and learn about your rights and how to negotiate the legal system in Trinidad & Tobago. Sessions include: Custody rights; Estate Planning; Rape and Incest; Domestic Violence; and Matrimonial Property. Cost: $2,400.

July 9 to 10 | Human Resources Management and Gender Equity in the Workplace

This course targets Managers and Human Resource Practitioners. It is a 2-day course that will focus on strategies and structures for 21st Century leaders to: understand Gender Equality as a business imperative; develop practical tools to address the impact of Gender-Based Violence on the workplace; improve the Gender Sensitivity of decision-making processes within organizations. Cost: $4,400.

For additional details, please contact IGDS staff: Deborah McFee at Deborah.mcfee@sta.uwi.edu or Tenesha Charles at tenesha.charles@sta.uwi.edu | 662-2002 ext. 83577, 83568.

For more details, please visit the website: https://sta.uwi.edu/igds/shortcourses.asp.