https://at-ceu.studyguide.timeedit.net/modules/UGST4245?type=COREThis course explores the intersection of gender and migration, examining how gender influences the experiences of individuals on the move and the communities they leave behind. We willinvestigate the trends and patterns of migration through a gender-sensitive lens, focusing on the complexities of gender inequality, discrimination, and the specific vulnerabilities faced by women, transgender people, and other marginalized groups in migratory contexts.Through an analysis of real-world cases such as, the community in El Bosque, Mexico, we examine gender-inclusive approaches in migration policies and legal frameworks. We will also explore theconcept of 'feminization of migration' and consider how migration decisions are often shaped by gender roles and constraints, such as in cases of 'trapped populations' unable to migrate due to gender-basedvulnerabilities.The course will address the resilience and vulnerability of migrant women and transgender individuals in different contexts, highlighting how gender affects access to resources, decision-making,and adaptation strategies in host countries. Special attention will be given to the impacts of climate change on gendered migration experiences, exploring howwomen, in particular, are more affected by environmental crises.One of the highlights of the semester will be the public screening of Joy (2018), an award-winning Austrian drama directed by Sudabeh Mortezai that follows the powerful and complex storyof Joy, a young Nigerian woman navigating exploitation and survival in Europe. Organized as a special event for this class, the screening will be followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring experts from the International Organization for Migration, local NGOs, and representatives from the City of Vienna, who will share insights on human trafficking, migrant exploitation, and policy responses. The evening will conclude with a reception, offering space for you to informally exchange, ask questions, and have deeper conversation with the panelists, and the broader CEU community. Students will be involved inthe setting up and the implementation of the event (e.g. passing microphone around, welcoming guests etc.).Besides that, we will also engage with guest speakers from organizations such as a Vienna-based LGBTGI's rights groups, offering practical insights into the gendered dimensions of migrationpolicy and advocacy. Through case studies, legal analysis, and interactive discussions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how genderimpacts migration and why it is crucial to adopt a gender-sensitive approach in addressing migration challenges today.