First-Year Seminar (101-6-20)
Topic
Why Gender Matters in Economics
Instructors
Sara Hernandez-Saborit
I am originally from Spain, and I have lived in India, Kenya, and now the USA. I recently finished my PhD at MIT. My research has focused on violence and labor economics, with a marked gender component. I love yoga, doing ceramics, reading poetry and growing plants that belong to the cactus family. I pronounce my name: /ˈsara/
Meeting Info
Technological Institute L158: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM
Overview of class
In this seminar, we will look into the many different facets of the economics of gender. We will learn about economic decisions that individuals and households face from a unique gender perspective and ask ourselves: do women and men behave differently in economic circumstances? The topics we will cover include, among others: the status of women around the world, education, marriage, fertility, labor supply, bargaining power, and discrimination. For each topic, we will study concrete examples emanating from all over the world. Students will learn to use a wide variety of academic resources (including empirical research articles, ethnographic descriptions, and popular press books) and write different papers, including policy recommendations, multimodal essays, argument essays, and research papers.
Learning Objectives
First-year seminars are the key component of the first-year experience as a Weinberg student. The seminar is a small, writing-and discussion-oriented course geared to the investigation of gender & economics. It's intended to hone your abilities as a critical thinker and effective writer.
Class Materials (Required)
No required textbook for this class. We will read a collection of articles that will be posted on CANVAS (and/or accessible through the Library).
Class Materials (Suggested)
Recommended: Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style Hardcover - January 29, 2019.
Class Attributes
WCAS First-Year Seminar
SDG No Poverty
SDG Good Health and Well-being
SDG Quality Education
SDG Gender Equality
SDG Decent Work & Economic Growth
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for First Year & Sophomore only
Add Consent: Department Consent Required
Drop Consent: Department Consent Required