GENDERST07 Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts
Gender Studies (GENDERST07) is a major worth 48 credit points, listing 23 units, taught at Clayton and Malaysia. It is offered in 3 courses, including Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences.
- Credit points
- 48
- Units
- 23
- Campus
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Offered in
- 3 courses
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
Gender studies is an exciting interdisciplinary field of inquiry that is informed by the belief that all social processes and institutions are 'gendered'. Studies in this area bring innovative theory and research techniques to understanding the ways in which our bodies are sexed, gendered and sexually oriented, how these relate to contemporary and global debates on gender inequality, sexual and reproductive health and rights and the plurality of sexualities. You will be introduced to a variety of critical models of analysis - feminist and queer - that will assist you in developing a range of methodological skills, including problem-solving skills. You will also develop transferable professional skills in gender analysis and an ethos of gender equality and social justice that is transferable to your future career.
Availability
Gender studies is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Clayton as a major and minor, in A2006 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences at Malaysia as a major and minor, and in A0502 Diploma of Liberal Arts at Clayton as a major.
Structure
Rules
Level 1 gateway units12 credit points
Clayton
12 credit pointsMalaysia
12 credit pointsLevel 2 cornerstone units6 credit points
Clayton
6 credit pointsMalaysia
12 credit pointsAdditional cornerstone unit
6 credit pointsLevel 3 capstone units6 credit points
Clayton
6 credit pointsMalaysia
6 credit pointsGender studies elective units24 credit points
Malaysia: You must complete 18 credit points from the remaining cornerstone or capstone units above or from the Gender studies elective list below, with at least two units at level 3.
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- AMU3127Stardom: Celebrity, society and powerNo reviews yet6 cp
- AMU3575Task force: Responding to global challengesNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2561Sex and the mediaNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS2718Families, relationships and societyNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3852Contemporary issues in social science researchNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3222Developing research literacyNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3223Gender and family violenceNo reviews yet6 cp
- ATS3224Gender, family violence and criminal justice system responsesNo reviews yet6 cp
Courses that offer it
Notes
Intending Honours students
If you are intending to enter Honours in this area of study you must have completed a major in the discipline, with a minimum of 24 credit points of study at level 3 to be eligible.
Please visit the intercampus exchange website for how to enrol in Malaysian units.
Learning outcomes
- 1
Recognise key developments of feminist scholarship
- 2
Analyse and evaluate the key concepts, theoretical perspectives and scholarly debates in the study of genders, sexes and sexualities, and how these intersect in multidisciplinary fields of study
- 3
Apply the key theoretical concepts of gender and sexuality studies to a range of contemporary global issues
- 4
Develop applied skills in gender analysis relevant to professional contexts such as non-governmental organisations, industry and community-based organisations (CBO) or civil society movements
Contacts
- Academic Coordinators
- Associate Professor Sharon Bong
- Dr Karla Elliott
Common questions
Which courses offer Gender Studies?
3 courses in 2023: Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences; and Diploma of Liberal Arts.