LAW4541 · Gender and the law

Overview

In this unit, you will be introduced to gender in relation to the law. The topics covered will include an introduction regarding intersectionality, including trans feminist, Paul Preciado’s critique of intersectionality; other areas of “subalterns”, including race, disability, LGBTQI+ persons and issues relating to class and caste. Each week will focus on a particular area of law from a feminist perspective: Torts, Contract, Criminal law, Family, Employment, and Privacy Law, ending with gender and the history and future of the legal profession.

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.

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

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and evaluation of the relationship between gender and law, for example focusing on legal subject areas.
2. Assess relevant academic literature and apply the results of the research to the specific issues under reflection.
3. Critically assess, and communicate in writing, developments and challenges in relation to gender and the law.
4. Reflect on their own capabilities and performance and make use of feedback to support their academic performance.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcome for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. 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.