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GEND1020 - Gender and Power

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Project description

This unit evaluates the ways that gender, race, class, sexuality and other intersecting identities are shaped in and by the cultural and social institutions that organise and frame contemporary life. Through various topics including the body, surveillance, sexuality, labour, reproduction, and religion, the unit examines how ideas and ideals of gender and other intersecting identities are central to the operation and distribution of power. Assignments encourage the development of research and writing skills including posing questions, and evaluating and sourcing evidence.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. Critically examine the operations of gender, identity and power in contemporary life 2. Appraise theories that have been used, challenged, and critically extended in Gender Studies 3. Interpret the relationship between contemporary life and theories of gender and power and apply analyses outside the classroom 4. Demonstrate skills in summarising texts, analysing sources, and writing research essays. These skills will in turn support the analysis, evaluation of, and engagement with a range of texts 5. Synthesise ideas through discussion with peers