Dr Ania Plomien, Tower 1.11.01F

This course is available on the MPA Dual Degree (LSE and Columbia), MPA Dual Degree (LSE and Hertie), MPA Dual Degree (LSE and NUS), MPA Dual Degree (LSE and Sciences Po), MPA Dual Degree (LSE and Tokyo), MPA in International Development, MPA in Public Policy and Management, MPA in Public and Economic Policy, MPA in Public and Social Policy, MPA in Social Impact, MSc in Gender (Sexuality), MSc in Gender, Policy and Inequalities, MSc in Social Policy (Research), MSc in Social Research Methods, MSc in Women, Peace and Security and Master of Public Administration. This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit.

The course investigates the ways in which gender is incorporated into national welfare states and the impact of national structures on the patterns and prevalence of gender inequalities. The course covers the theory and methodology of comparative studies and considers their applicability to the analysis of gender, including how well existing typologies of welfare states fare when gender is the focus of analysis. Additionally, the course interrogates the role of the European Union in the development of gendered policies and outcomes in EU countries. A number of key patterns of inequality and policy areas are studied, including: the organisation of caring services; migration; family policy; provisions for lone parents; the labour market and labour market policies; the practices and roles of men, especially regarding fatherhood; and fertility and aging. In looking at these areas students will be encouraged to compare and contrast different welfare systems and  consider the particularism of national approaches.

15 hours of lectures and 15 hours of seminars in the LT.

There will be a reading week in week 6 in line with departmental policy.

Students will be asked to prepare seminar facilitation activities in group work and submit an essay (2000 words) due in the LT.

G. Abels and J. M. Mushaben (2012) Gendering the European Union.

K.M. Anderson, (2015) Social Policy in the European Union.

R. Crompton et al. (2007) Women, Men, Work and Family in Europe.

H. M. Dahl et al. (eds) (2011) Europeanization, Care and Gender: Global Complexities.

M. Daly and K. Rake, (2003) Gender and the Welfare State.

G. Esping-Andersen (2009) The Incomplete Revolution: Adapting to Women’s New Roles.

J. Gornick and M. Meyers (2003) Families that Work.

J. Kantola (2010) Gender and the European Union.

R. Lister (2003) Citizenship: Feminist Perspectives, 2nd ed.

J. Lewis (2009) Work-Family Balance, Gender and Policy.

Essay (100%, 4000 words) in the ST.