Welcome to the gender, globalization and health module!

Objectives

After completing this module you will be able to:

• Explain different definitions of globalization, along with their strengths and weaknesses

• Identify processes associated with globalization

• Describe the linkages between processes of globalization and health

• Identify the role of health care professionals in a globalizing world

• Describe the gender inequities arising from processes of globalization, and the impact on health

• Explain how globalization impacts on the health of individuals and populations

• Apply what you have learned by being able to describe the impact of globalization on current national and global health issues

Mall cultural in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo by: Jonathan McIntosh, 2004.