Gender in Public Life

Unit code: ACW2024 | Study 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)
Overview
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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 on the construction of the state and of citizenship, along with gender 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:

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

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Review
|
Grade: 25%
Review article
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 25%
Group presentation on Briefing Paper topic
Assessment type: Research Paper
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Grade: 25%
Individual component of group Briefing Paper
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 25%
Outline of a campaign plan on an issue

Required reading

This unit utilises a range of scholarly readings and other sources relevant to the unit which will be available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Criminal Justice
ABCJ | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years

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