ATS2322 · Gender politics

Overview

In today's political climate, issues related to gender and politics are more important than ever. In this unit, you will explore the ways in which gender shapes political systems, institutions, and policies. You will critically examine the historical and contemporary experiences of women's participation in politics, including their roles in political activism, representation, and policy-making. You will also gain an understanding of how inequalities based on gender, race, class and sexuality influence our politics and learn the tools to undertake gendered critiques and analyses of politics.

Areas of study: Politics

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. reflect on the importance of gender and feminist perspectives to understand political phenomenon;
2. explain the key concepts and theories in the study of gender and politics;
3. apply gender and feminist theories and concepts to contemporary cases and issues;
4. critically evaluate politics through a gendered lens, and to articulate this in high-quality academic written and verbal expression.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.