About the Module:Our experience of any crisis is largely determined by gendered power relations and unequal social structures. Women, men and sexual minorities are impacted differently in conflict and disaster. In general, more men are likely to die in conflict, whereas more women die in disaster. This is due to their gender roles, social expectations and unequal power relations. Women are faced with different forms of violence in conflict and disaster, as they are in the everyday. Hence, this module aims to advance students’ understanding around differential gendered impacts of conflict and disaster, and gender responsiveness in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), by analysing the structural causes of vulnerabilities and marginalisation. The module is divided into three parts. The first part will focus on theoretical debates in the three core domains: gender, disaster and conflict. The second part will focus on policies (from the global to the local) and practices (where gender inequality, and resistances to it, are manifest). The third part will focus on case studies examining the real-life experiences of people living in conflict and disaster vulnerable countries and contexts. All classes are interactive and students are encouraged to engage in discussion and debate, and to share their own experiences and knowledge, throughout all sessions.As a student on this module, you will learn about the following topics through lectures, seminars and discussions: the basic concepts of gender and gender theories; masculinities and femininities; the significance and the relevance of gender to DRR and humanitarian crisis; the continuum of violence; the relationships between gender, conflict and disaster; gender, vulnerability and resilience concepts; gender and intersectionality; LGBTQI, DRR and conflict; gender, conflict and the continuum of violence, including GBV; gender and DRR policies and frameworks; gender, SDGs and climate change; gender, migration and IDPs. After completion of this module, you will have a better understanding of gender responsive approaches to DRR and humanitarian crises.During this module you will have the opportunity to lead a seminar discussion on a key reading of your choice. There will be a sign-up sheet at the first session for you to choose which weeks/topics you would like to select. This is designed to help students engage with the ideas in a critical manner and also to practice communicating those ideas with others. It also furthers your understanding through peer-to-peer learning.We will use a mix of lectures, activities, films, critical reading and discussion. Even in a lecture you are encouraged to raise your hand and ask questions, make observations, or share experiences. We also encourage you to get involved with the various Centres and Networks with which the core team are associated; and we will provide an overview of these opportunities in the first session.Our experience of any crisis is largely determined by gendered power relations and unequal social structures. Women, men and sexual minorities are impacted differently in conflict and disaster. In general, more men are likely to die in conflict, whereas more women die in disaster. This is due to their gender roles, social expectations and unequal power relations. Women are faced with different forms of violence in conflict and disaster, as they are in the everyday. Hence, this module aims to advance students’ understanding around differential gendered impacts of conflict and disaster, and gender responsiveness in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), by analysing the structural causes of vulnerabilities and marginalisation. The module is divided into three parts. The first part will focus on theoretical debates in the three core domains: gender, disaster and conflict. The second part will focus on policies (from the global to the local) and practices (where gender inequality, and resistances to it, are manifest). The third part will focus on case studies examining the real-life experiences of people living in conflict and disaster vulnerable countries and contexts. All classes are interactive and students are encouraged to engage in discussion and debate, and to share their own experiences and knowledge, throughout all sessions.As a student on this module, you will learn about the following topics through lectures, seminars and discussions: the basic concepts of gender and gender theories; masculinities and femininities; the significance and the relevance of gender to DRR and humanitarian crisis; the continuum of violence; the relationships between gender, conflict and disaster; gender, vulnerability and resilience concepts; gender and intersectionality; LGBTQI, DRR and conflict; gender, conflict and the continuum of violence, including GBV; gender and DRR policies and frameworks; gender, SDGs and climate change; gender, migration and IDPs. After completion of this module, you will have a better understanding of gender responsive approaches to DRR and humanitarian crises.During this module you will have the opportunity to lead a seminar discussion on a key reading of your choice. There will be a sign-up sheet at the first session for you to choose which weeks/topics you would like to select. This is designed to help students engage with the ideas in a critical manner and also to practice communicating those ideas with others. It also furthers your understanding through peer-to-peer learning.We will use a mix of lectures, activities, films, critical reading and discussion. Even in a lecture you are encouraged to raise your hand and ask questions, make observations, or share experiences. We also encourage you to get involved with the various Centres and Networks with which the core team are associated; and we will provide an overview of these opportunities in the first session.