Gender and Interseccionality in Clinical and Health Contexts

Code:

PCS14

Acronym:

GI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Psychology

Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S

Active?	No
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Master Degree in Psychology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MPSIC	0	Plano de Estudos 2021	1	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The course "Gender and intersectionality" aims to provide in-depth training in theorization and research in Gender, Feminisms and Sexuality, so that students will be able to intervene professionally with diverse and diversified populations according to social belonging, life trajectories and processes of privilege and social exclusion with a societal basis.

Situating the questions of gender and sexuality in a historical analysis of plural feminisms and intersectionality (inherited from black feminism) up to the present day allows us to: understand the models on sexuality and respective sexual policies in the historical/political course of the different feminist waves, understand the different positions on sexuality coming from different feminist theories (e.g. abolitionist versus pro-sex/ political lesbianism/ consensual non-monogamies, (Cis)normativities, non-binarisms, sexual fluidity etc).

By analysing the cultural and ideological dynamics of the production of sexes and sexualities and of the dynamics of the orientation of desires and affective/sexual relations that impact on everyone's lives, students will have adequate knowledge for a more affirmative and feminist psychological intervention with particular populations, not necessarily normative, and will be sensitised to ways of living and experiencing sexuality that may not obey the most traditional models. 

Learning outcomes and competences

Feminist theories and epistemologies influence Gender Studies in its multiple domains of theorisation, research/intervention, and sexuality is widely investigated and discussed, being a continuous target of dispute concerning rights and public policies. This course is framed within a social constructionist feminist intersectional epistemological perspective, which implies situating the debate on gender and sexuality within a non-essentialist perspective, away from the biomedical model, together with a perspective of sexuality anchored on sexual rights and the right to pleasure. A Uc of gender and intersectionality in clinical practice and health with these basic epistemological presuppositions allows for a deeper understanding of the cultural and ideological dynamics of the production of sexes, sexualities and the dynamics of the orientation of desires and affective/sexual relationships, of numerous and diverse populations, although they are often not necessarily recognised at the level of psychological intervention.  The frequent invisibility or societal recognition has often negative repercussions on the quality of life and mental health of particular populations, with experiences of sexuality which may not obey the most traditional and normative models.  

It challenges the way research/intervention in the field of sexuality is conceptualised and operationalised, emphasising self-determination and personal freedom, free from constraints and violence arising from the dominant societal systems of oppression. Enables a reflection and informed positioning of psychology professionals for their personal and clinical practice

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. gender theories situated in different feminist waves (1st/2nd/3rd and 4th feminist waves): a) repercussions of and in different feminist waves of theoretical positions and models on sexuality and ways of experiencing desire and sex, b) intersectionality and social constructionist perspective on sexuality 2.                   Sexual rights and the right to pleasure: a) Gender/feminisms in the experience of sexuality in a perspective of self-determination; b) LGBTQIA+ populations; c) Non-normative affective-sexual experiences (sexual fluidity, consensual non-monogamies, polyamory, relational anarchy) 3.                   Crossing different belongings and their repercussions on sexuality in clinical and health contexts: gender / sexual orientation / race / social class / age and disability

Mandatory literature

Jackson, S & Scot, S ; Feminism and sexuality, Columbia University Press, 1996
Travis, C. B & White J. W. ; Sexuality, society, and feminism : psychology of women, APA, 2000
Freedman, E ; Feminism, Sexuality, and Politics: Essays by Estelle B. Freedman, The University of North Carolina Press., 2006
Nogueira, C. ; Interseccioanlidade e Psicologia feminista. , Bahia: Edição Devires , 2017

Teaching methods and learning activities

Using essentially expository and critical reflection methodologies, the UC allows to achieve the global objectives essentially of a theoretical and conceptual nature and, more specifically, to provide critical self-reflection skills fundamental for intervention and research with the populations targeted by the UC. Group discussion allows for a consolidation of learning through arguments and critical exposition of particular cases.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Teste	60,00
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	12,00
Frequência das aulas	45,00
Trabalho de investigação	12,00
Trabalho escrito	12,00
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

 

 

Classes are subject to attendance verification. Students who miss more than 25% of scheduled classes will not attend the exam.

Calculation formula of final grade

EVALUATION Distributed assessment without final exam

 The evaluation will include a group work component on a specific subject of choice and a theoretical component of individual writing.

The group work will be worth 40% of the final grade in UC

An individual written assessment will be worth 60% of the final grade in UC

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