Australian family studies
Not offered in 1995
3 hours per week * First semester * Peninsula
This subject will critically analyse the social, political and economic forces which currently impact on families in Australia. Topics will include changes in family composition and roles with particular reference to women and children; recent legislation relating to families including divorce law, adoption, custody/guardianship and equal opportunity; poverty and its implications for families; the state and professionals vis à vis families; family values within a multicultural society - implications for children's services.
Assessment
Written (5000 words): 30% * Examinations: 70%
Recommended texts
Burns A and Goodnow J Children and families in Australia 2nd edn, Allen and Unwin, 1985
Carter J (ed.) Measuring child poverty Social Policy and Research Centre, Brotherhood of St Lawrence, 1991
Chisholm R and Housigo J Australian family law: State legislation Butterworths, 1987