Gender in Public Life

Unit code:ACW2024Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park
Online Real Time

Prerequisites

Students enrolled in course code ABAB and LBLA must complete at least 72 credit points (equivalent to 6 units) in Year 1 before undertaking any Level 2 units.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit of study explores how and why public life in contemporary Australia is gendered. Contextualised within global trends and debates, students will be encouraged to consider the consequences for all people: across genders, race, class and culture. Drawing upon theories and gendered analyses of law, work, education and politics, the focus will be upon the roles of public institutions and the making of policy change. Practically the unit develops social, qualitative research and writing skills.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Critique gender as a characteristic of participation in public life;
Identify and examine a range of contemporary debates on gender and equity matters;
Evaluate policy measures which aim to address issues of equality and equity; and
Collaboratively consider gender in social policy using qualitative social research methods.