This course explores the socio-cultural, economic and political contexts in which people live their lives and how these, and local and large-scale forces of structural violence (inequity, marginalization and gender discrimination) impact health and development around the world. Course readings and discussions examine how these forces constitute immediate and fundamental risk factors and must therefore be considered and addressed as part of any effort to improve global public health. Students will identify a public health problem related to gender, sexuality, and/or sexual health and rights in a country of their choice and write a policy brief that identifies the determinants of that problem, analyzes the national response to that problem, and makes recommendations to strengthen the national response. Course format: seminar with topics introduced by professor and guest lecturers.

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