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The aim of the course is to introduce theories of and research on health, medicine, and technology in gender studies. On the basis of knowledge about health, medicine, and technology developed in gender studies, students acquire an understanding of the role of gender, class, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexuality, and other social categories in health-related and healthcare contexts. Students also develop analytical skills in relation to gender, class, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexuality in practical healthcare situations, including the use of healthcare technology.

The course is intended for current and future professionals in different health-related and healthcare areas as well as for technology developers, who want to expand their understanding of the interactions between gender, health, and technology. Students gain insights into the relationships between health, technology, care, and gender. The course also examines how gender intersects with other social categories such as class, ethnicity, religion, disability, and sexuality, and what difference that interplay makes in various health-related and healthcare technology contexts, such as for instance care services and care practices, or encounters between healthcare workers, patients, and technology. Analytical tools relevant for the area of health and healthcare technology are introduced in terms of feminist, queer, and other gender theory aspects. While the course focuses on gender studies' perspectives on health, medicine, and technology, it also provides grounds for critical reflections about the practical development and use of healthcare technology from a gender studies perspective.

Progressive specialisation: G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.