Abstract

Gender studies is an interdisciplinary field of study which focuses the phenomenon of gender. The study of gender helps us to broaden our understanding of gender identity and culture, the intersection of gender with race and ethnicity, class and sexuality. Gender has become a very important word in discussions on development. From this approach, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) has developed a module namely Gender Studies in Malaysia. Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) is a Public Institution of Higher Education (IPTA) which is basically an institution for school teacher. The article argued that this course has important impact on teacher education as they directly deal with human. The primary objective of this course is to provide knowledge and skills related to the concept and theories of gender and gender relation. The course is intended to enhance students understanding of gender from socio-cultural and religious perspective. This course also discusses how gender relations have influenced in the fields of international relations, international development, and education. Hence, this course plays an important role in the process of learning and developing human behaviour among the students at UPSI. Gender Studies has an important impact on the development of human behaviour among UPSI students as it expands knowledge and skills on gender issue. Although the course has an important aspect in the process of learning, there are obstacles behind of its full implementation. The article discusses problems and prospects of Gender Studies in the process of learning based on author’s own experience and preliminary investigation.

Highlights

  • Gender Studies is becoming a central concern in various universities and research institutes in all over the world as it has an important impact on the process of learning (Pearson., T A & RookeP T., 1993)

  • Gender from Islamic perspective has an important impact on the process of learning as in some cases religious beliefs are dominated by the socio-cultural norms and values

  • Based on the discussions it can be concluded that Gender Studies is an important aspect in the process of learning and developing appropriate traits among University Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who become teacher in future

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Summary

Introduction

Gender Studies is becoming a central concern in various universities and research institutes in all over the world as it has an important impact on the process of learning (Pearson., T A & RookeP T., 1993). The article attempts to discuss some of the key concepts of gender issues which are important for the process of learning and has an impact on developing human behaviours. Students are required to know what is gender, gender based equality and the difference between men and women. It is expected that students will create the appropriate definitions of gender, masculinity and femininity, gender based equality and inequality through class lecture and discussion. Gender Studies will develop critical thinking, research and writing skills and the ability to speak about gender issues with confidence It may enhance the understanding of gender from cross-cultural, international and contemporary perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of applying critical gender analysis in all areas of social life. The article attempts to identify some problems and some possible solutions based on author’s own experience

Objectives and Methods
Analyzing the Important Contents of Gender Studies
Understanding of Masculinity and Femininity and Its Appropriate Practice
Gender from Socio-cultural Perspective
Gender from Religious Perspective
Students’ Perception on Gender Studies
Some Problems of Gender Studies’ Full Implementation
Conclusions
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