gsd1sgi sex, gender and identity
SEX, GENDER AND IDENTITY
GSD1SGI
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to GSD Studies. We ask how sex/gender identities in their diversity are formed, represented and lived out in our private, professional and public interactions. We explore debates about how we see, are seen, or not seen as men and women by analysing the places, authorities and knowledges that link sex/gender relations to power and social justice. This includes examining sex/gender in the context of media, family, work, sport and the sex industry. We ask how our rights, responsibilities and roles in society are gendered and sexualised to the extent that they influence our changing patterns of forming relationships, and affect how we balance work, study and life. In addition to weekly readings, course materials include media images in advertising, film, television and magazines, legal and policy documents, clips from youtube and documentaries. We also examine case studies where sex/gender discrimination and harassment are at issue.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn D'Cruz
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at first-year level for the Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Studies Major/Minor in the Bachelor of Arts degree.
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn D'Cruz
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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one 1.5-hour examination (equivalent to 1500 words) | 35 | |
one 600-word assignment | 15 | |
one staged research essay (1600-words) | 40 | |
tutorial exercises (400-words equivalent) | 10 |