This unit has been discontinued.
May be taken as a Gender Studies unit
Introduction
This unit considers how culture and social structures shape reproduction. We will examine the contested meanings of reproduction, including how individuals plan for and experience reproduction, how social meanings influence biological understandings of reproduction, and social understandings of who should and should not reproduce (and under what circumstances).
This unit will also consider social policy issues related to reproduction in Australia and abroad. Drawing upon contemporary sociological and feminist scholarship, films, images, and discussions, we will explore a range of topics including (in)fertility, menstruation, reproductive technologies, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and fatherhood.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Sociology of Reproduction |
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| Unit code | HGA309 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2 hour lecture weekly, 1 hour tutorial fortnightly |
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| Assessment | 1500
word essay (25%), |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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