Introduction
How do we learn to 'do' gender? Is gender 'natural'? In this unit, you will develop a critical lens through which to understand the social forces and structures of power that shape us as gendered individuals and construct the world in which we live, drawing on feminist and sociological research. The ways in which gender is mediated by social groups, systems and institutions will be of particular concern. Drawing from classic and contemporary scholarship, films, images, and popular culture, we will explore a range of topics from the gendering of children's products to cyborgs.
Summary
| Unit name | Gender, Culture and Identity |
| Unit code | HGA372 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Peta Cook |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Outline the main features of feminist and sociological disciplinary perspectives as relevant to gender.
- Critically apply contemporary feminist and sociological scholarship to examine gendered lives, viewpoints and expressions.
- Analyse how gender intersects with social groups, systems, and institutions.
- Communicate your ideas clearly in written and/or verbal form.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any facultyTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Weekly online learning content (1.5 hours), Weekly face to face tutorials (2 hours) Off Campus: |
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| Assessment | Tutorials and/or Discussion Posts (10%)|Online quiz (20%)|Examination - take home (30%)|Major essay (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required textbook: Holmes, M. (2007) What is gender? Sociological approaches. London: Sage
This textbook is available through University of Tasmania library, including as an e-book. Other required readings will be detailed on MyLO. |
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| Recommended | If you have not recently studied sociology, a sociology dictionary and first-year textbook will be helpful. There are many that are available through the library. I recommend sociology dictionaries published by Penguin (edited by Nicholas Abercrombie, Stephen Hill and Bryan S. Turner) and Oxford (edited by John Scott and Gordon Marshall). Sociology dictionaries can be found in the University of Tasmania library or you can purchase one. Do not use a non-sociological dictionary. Recommended readings may be provided in the weekly learning content on MyLO. Some of these recommended readings can be accessed through the University of Tasmania library via the Reading List. |
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