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| Unit name |
Gender Relations |
| Unit code |
SOCI30056 |
| Credit points |
20 |
| Level of study |
H/6
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24)
|
| Unit director |
Dr. Perrier |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None
|
| Co-requisites |
None
|
| School/department |
School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Description including Unit Aims
Theoretical perspectives on gender and contemporary sex and gender relations are explored through sociological and anthropological research. Central to the unit are notions of equality, change, nature and culture. It examines the different ways in which gender is socially constructed and the possibility of biological constraints. Historical change is emphasised alongside complexity and diversity. Topics include families and reproduction; masculinities and femininities; gendered knowledge and narratives.
Aims:
- to introduce key concepts and theoretical perspectives in the sociological analysis of gender
- to provide a grounding in important empirical research in the area
- to examine the type of evidence needed to support particular theoretical propositions and the strengths and limitations of the evidence that is available
- to stress the historically changing nature of gender relations and thus the possibility of further potential change towards the achievement of gender equality
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
Level 5
- understand classic feminist theories and apply them in a critical fashion to specific topics.
- appreciate the type of evidence needed to support particular theoretical propositions and the strengths and limitations of the evidence that is available
- demonstrate a knowledge of key research findings and studies which illustrate the social construction of gender
Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 will be assessed through the summative 3000 word essay.
Teaching Information
1 lecture and 1 seminar per week
Assessment Information
Essay 100%
Reading and References
- H. Bradley Gender Polity 2007
- S. Walby Gender Transformations Routledge 1997
- V.Bryson Feminist Debates Macmillan 1999
- S. Whitehead Men and Masculinities Polity 2002
- L. Adkins Revisions: Gender and Sexuality in Later modernity 2002
- R Crompton Women and Work in Modern Britain Oxford 1997
