73373 - SOCIOLOGIA DELLA FAMIGLIA E DELLE DIFFERENZE DI GENERE

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student will:

1. Be familiar with perspectives and social development scenarios of children and adolescents.
2. Understand the main interpretative models of family system evolution at the national and international levels.
3. Possess theories and operational tools to analyze family contexts.
4. Be capable of comprehending and critically analyzing the factors contributing to the construction of gender roles.
5. Be proficient in using the gender category and concepts from contemporary feminist thought, applying them in an international context.
6. Be knowledgeable about the main dynamics related to gender inequalities in Italy, both within and outside the family (particularly in education and the workforce).
7. Understand the current evolution of motherhood and fatherhood models.
8. Know the work-family reconciliation tools adopted at the local and national levels and be able to discuss them from an international comparative perspective.
9. Master the theme of gender differences from a historical and sociological standpoint

Course contents

The course examines some key concepts in the sociology of the family and gender studies, with a focus on education, in both family and society at large. Specifically, after introducing the main theoretical perspectives on family, sex, gender, and sexual orientation, the course delves into the following topics: dynamics related to socialization into sexual roles; gender inequality in Italy; the history of feminisms; the social construction of femininity and masculinity in contemporary media; and gender-based violence. These topics are related to the dynamics of the contemporary family, such as: the phases of transitioning to adulthood; fertility and the labor market; family ties; the balance between work and family; and the experience of family life in everyday practice.

Readings/Bibliography

The required readings are:

1. PowerPoint slides from the lectures, which will gradually be made available on Virtuale.unibo.it (the course platform);

2. A selection of texts and online resources that will be made available at the beginning of the course on Virtuale;

3. R. Ghigi, Fare la differenza. L'educazione di genere dalla prima infanzia all'età adulta, Il Mulino (new edition 2023).

For the exam program for fewer than 8 CFU, please refer to the announcements on the Virtuale platform.

Erasmus students can take the final test in English or, alternatively, follow a different program with texts in English (list available on Virtuale.it).

No distinction is made between attending and non-attending students. However, the lessons will be interactive and will include moments of participatory teaching methods.

Teaching methods

Interactive classes; reading of texts; multimedia supports. E-learning environment. Collaborative digital work.

Assessment methods

The 8 CFU exam consists of a written test for both attending and non-attending students, based on 5 open-ended questions (each worth up to 6 points) on the slides and exam texts, lasting 75 minutes.

A facsimile of the exam will be available on the course's e-learning platform before the first exam session (usually in June, as this is a second-semester course).

During the course, participatory teaching methods will be used, based on the use of videos and digital technologies.

Teaching tools

Slides; readings; videos and multimedia; e-learning platform; collaborative digital workspaces.

Office hours

See the website of Rossella Ghigi