Impact of the Gender and Agroecology course on the curriculum of the Master's degree in Agroecology
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Postgraduate training in agroecology faces the challenge of integrating a gender perspective to address inequalities in agri-food systems. The Master's Program in Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Pinar del Río incorporated the course "Gender and Agroecology" to train professionals capable of critically analyzing these relationships. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of this course on the master's curriculum, based on three dimensions: appropriation of the theoretical framework, development of research skills, and transformation of professional practice. Perception surveys, analysis of thesis projects, interviews, and focus groups were used. The main results obtained were: students adopted the theoretical framework on gender and agroecology; 60% of thesis projects incorporated gender categories; and transformations were evident in their extension, teaching, and project management practices. It is concluded that the course had a positive impact in the comprehensive training of master's students, enhancing their capacity to transform Cuban reality. It is recommended to integrate this topic into other forms of professional development.
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