Gender and cultures of control
Not offered in 1995
Dr G Tsolidis (coordinator), Dr A Spaull, Dr L Angus and Dr A Shorten
Clayton
This is an interdisciplinary subject which examines ways in which gender is constructed with particular reference to organisational structures. While gender equity is a critical focus of the course, it will be considered in relation to both femininity and masculinity and the ways they develop in institutional cultures. Specifically, the institutional culture of schooling will be explored, but discussion will also extend to other situations including nursing. Gender will be considered as it relates to the issue of control; for example how is gender used in the schooling process to structure control? How is the schooling process structured to control gender? Some of the specific issues which will be examined in the course include historical perspectives on women in the teaching and nursing professions; women in collective organisations such as unions; policies related to gender equity in education; legislation concerned with affirmative action and antidiscrimination; gender and styles of leadership and administration; women's ways of knowing; and notions of masculinity.
Assessment
Written (6000 words) * Class participation
Recommended texts
Connell R Gender and power Allen and Unwin, 1987
Shakeshaft C Women in educational administration Sage, 1989
Yates L Gender and schooling ACER, 1993