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School of Sociology · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
How are gendered identities shaped by society? How are our identities formed by but also resistant to cultural norms of masculinity and femininity? How is gender related to sexual difference? How do gender relations intersect with race, class and sexuality? This course gives an accessible and lively introduction to Gender Studies. It introduces key concepts of gender, sexuality, and gender presentation, and the social aspects of gender.
Case Study 1800 Words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Short Answer Questions 2000 words
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4
Workshop Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 30 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 1 x 2 hour workshop weeks 1-11 (22 hours) ; and 4 x 2 hour lecture weeks 1 - 4 (8 hours) b) 100 hours of independent student research, reading, and writing.
Prescribed weekly readings are made available via Wattle. They include articles by authors such as Ann Fausto-Sterling, R.W. Connell, Amia Srinivsasan and Sandy O'Sullivan