LAW5467 Gender and the law
Faculty of Law
LAW5467 Gender and the law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5467
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5467
No unit lists LAW5467 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
In this unit, students will be introduced to gender in relation to the law. The topics covered will include an introduction regarding intersectionality, including trans feminist, Paul Preciado’s critique of intersectionality; other areas of “subalterns”, including race, disability, LGBTQI+ persons and issues relating to class and caste. Each week will focus on a particular area of law from a feminist perspective: Torts, Contract, Criminal law, Family, Employment, and Privacy Law, ending with gender and the history and future of the legal profession.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5467.
Assessment
- Group PresentationPresentation20%
- AssignmentWritten20%
- Take home examExamination60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate knowledge and evaluation of the relationship between gender and law, for example focusing on legal subject areas.
- 2
Assess relevant academic literature and apply the results of the research to the specific issues under reflection
- 3
Critically assess, and communicate both orally and in writing, developments and challenges in relation to gender and the law.
- 4
Reflect on their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback on their classroom performance to support personal and professional development.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5467 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5467?
LAW5467 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5467 offered?
LAW5467 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5467 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include LAW5467?
LAW5467 is part of Global society and human rights; and Health law and community.