New MOOC: Exploring Women's Migration Through History and Society

We are excited to share a new, comprehensive self-paced MOOC dedicated to the multifaceted world of women's migration. This course offers a deep dive into how gender shapes movement across borders, combining historical perspectives with contemporary analysis.

What to Expect:

This MOOC consists of 8 specialized classes covering diverse and often overlooked themes:

  • Historiography & Methods: The evolution of research in the field.
  • Women at Sea: Labor and life on ships and in harbors, past and present.
  • Education & Art: How learning and artistic expression intersect with the migrant experience.
  • Identity & Rights: Critical explorations of intersectionality, queer migration, citizenship, and human rights.
  • Conflict & Peacebuilding: The role of women migrants in wartime and their contributions to peace.

Course Highlights:

  • Cost: The course is entirely free.
  • Deadline: Registration closes on February 26.
  • Format: 100% online and self-paced. Explore the modules in any order that suits your interest.
  • Interactive Learning: Engage with quizzes, games, and a unique "Escape Game" at the end to test your knowledge.
  • Accessibility: No prerequisites required—open to students, researchers, and anyone interested in migration studies.

LINK: https://www.fun-mooc.fr/en/courses/women-on-the-mov/

Join us in uncovering the diverse narratives and systemic structures that define women’s migration across the globe.

 

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