COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Course Name
Gender and Law
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
HUK 292
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
3
Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
Q&A
Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s)
Course Objectives The main aim of this course is to enable students analyze the critical approaches of feminism, LGBT movement and critics of queer theory to liberal rights theory and to encourage students to think and discuss the relationship between gender and law
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Discuss the relationship between gender and law by using the conceptualizations developed by feminism and queer theory.
  • Make a discursive analysis of the struggles of rights on gender, sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • Identify the forms of discrimination against women and LGBT individuals in society.
  • Explain the use of legal protection mechanisms as a tool to eliminate gender-based discrimination.
  • Diagnose gender inequality in legal regulations and practices and produce solutions for them.
Course Description This course raises awareness of students about the reflections of gender inequalities in law.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

 



Course Category

 Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 The Concept of Gender and Related Basic Concepts Yıldız Ecevit; Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitliğinin Temel Kavramları, CEİD Yayınları, 2021, p. 9-57.
2 Important Phases in the History of Feminism and Feminist Theories Josephine Donovan, Feminist Teori, p. 21-133; Donovan, p. 265-319.
3 Reflections of Discourse and Methods of Feminist Rights’ Struggle in Law: Feminist Legal Theories Catharine MacKinnon, Feminist Bir Devlet Kuramına Doğru, p. 271-285.
4 Women's rights: CEDAW, the Constitution and other relevant legislation Türk Medeni Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.4721.pdf; Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Anayasası, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.2709.pdf; CEDAW https://www.aile.gov.tr/media/35256/kadinlara-karsi-her-turlu-ayrimciligin-onlenmesi-sozlesmesi-ve-ihtiyari-protokolu.pdf
5 Family Law issues from a gender perspective: marriage, divorce, alimony Türk Medeni Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.4721.pdf
6 Children's rights and custody: Convention on the Rights of the Child, Child Protection Code and relevant legislation. Çocuk Haklarına Dair Sözleşme https://www.unicef.org/turkiye/%C3%A7ocuk-haklar%C4%B1na-dair-s%C3%B6zle%C5%9Fme 5395 Sayılı Çocuk Koruma Kanunu https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.5395.pdf Türk Medeni Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.4721.pdf
7 Domestic violence: Code No. 6284 and other relevant legislation 6284 Sayılı Ailenin Korunması ve Kadına Karşı Her Türlü Şiddetin Önlenmesi Dair Kanun https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.6284.pdf
8 Midterm
9 Feminist Legal Methodology: Law Practice, Feminism and Politics Fehmiye Ceren Akçabay, “Feminist Hukuk Metodolojisi: Hukuk Uygulaması, Feminizm ve Politika”, Hukuk ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet Çalışmaları, p. 17-56.
10 Reflections of Gender Inequality on the Production of Legal Norms Türk Medeni Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.4721.pdf; Türk Ticaret Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.6102.pdf; İş Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.4857.pdf Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Anayasası, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.2709.pdf; Türk Ceza Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.5237.pdf
11 Application of Legal Norms and Gender- Forms of Masculinity in Judicial Decisions Eylem Ümit Atılgan; Haksız Tahrik-Bir Erkeklik Hakkı, İletişim Yayınları, p. 97-305.
12 Application of Legal Norms and Gender- Forms of Masculinity in Judicial Decisions Eylem Ümit Atılgan; Haksız Tahrik-Bir Erkeklik Hakkı, İletişim Yayınları, p. 97-305.
13 Debate Based on Judicial Decisions-Divorce Olcay Karacan, “Catharine MacKinnon’un Tahakküm Yaklaşımı Çerçevesinde Boşanma Davalarında Affetme”, Hukuk ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet Çalışmaları, p. 393-412.
14 Debate Based on Judicial Decisions- Women’s Surname Gülmelek Doğanay, “Eril Yargıya Karşı Kadının Soyadı Mücadelesi: Anayasa Mahkemesi Kararlarının Değerlendirilmesi”, Sosyoloji Araştırmaları Dergisi/Journal of Sociological Research, Vol: 18 No: 2, Ekim 2015, p. 46-107.
15 Review of the Semester
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

Josephine Donovan, Feminist Teori, İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul, 2021, ISBN: 9789750512209; Judith Butler, Cinsiyet Belası, Metis Yayınları, 2. Baskı, İstanbul, 2019, ISBN: 9789753426725; Catharine MacKinnon, Feminist Bir Devlet Kuramına Doğru, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2015, ISBN: 9789753423991; Hukuk ve Toplumsal Cinsiyet Çalışmaları, Gülriz Uygur/Nadire Özdemir (Ed.), Seçkin Yayınları, Ankara, 2018, ISBN:9789750248504; Gülmelek Doğanay, “Eril Yargıya Karşı Kadının Soyadı Mücadelesi: Anayasa Mahkemesi Kararlarının Değerlendirilmesi”, Sosyoloji Araştırmaları Dergisi/Journal of Sociological Research, Cilt: 18 Sayı: 2, Ekim 2015, p. 46-107.
Suggested Readings/Materials

Türk Medeni Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.4721.pdf; Türk Ticaret Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.6102.pdf; İş Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.4857.pdf; Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Anayasası, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.2709.pdf; Türk Ceza Kanunu, https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuatmetin/1.5.5237.pdf;  1988/4 Esas Sayılı, 1989/3 Karar Sayılı, 12.1.1989 Günlü Anayasa Mahkemesi Kararı.

https://www.lexpera.com.tr/ictihat/yargitay-kararlari

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weighting
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
60
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
Study Hours Out of Class
12
1
12
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
12
Final Exams
1
18
    Total
90

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
 Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to possess the knowledge in legal terminology, concepts and principles.

 X
2

Solves the legal problems with an analytic and integral point of view.
3

Evaluates the legal knowledge and abilities obtained with a critical approach.
4

Evaluates the developments in legal theory and practice by monitoring local, international and interdisciplinary dimensions.
5

Is conscious of social, professional and scientific principles of ethic behaviour.
6

Takes responsibility in solving problems by creative and innovative thinking.
7

Interprets the sources of law by ways of legal methodology.

 X
8

To be able to interpret the legal norms with a sense of justice respectful to human rights and in the light of principles of democratic, secular and social state of law.
9

To be able to use the daily scientific sources and court judgments in the framework of life time learning approach.

 X
10

Informs the related persons and institutions about legal matters both verbally and in written.
11

Monitors the daily legal information/court decisions and interacts with the colleagues in a foreign language (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale” Level B1).
12

Uses the information and communication technology together with the computer programs in a level required by the area of law (“European Computer Driving Licence, Advanced Level”).

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest