GSC2207

Women0s sociology

(ART)

Marion Collis

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Gippsland, distance + Prerequisites: GSC1201, GSC1202 or equivalents + Prohibition: GSC3207, GSS2207, GSS3207

Synopsis: Introduction to feminist critiques of malestream sociological perspectives, their theoretical and conceptual frameworks and methods of inquiry. Alternative feminist approaches to theory and research. Issues of class, culture and race. Awomen0s sociology and the application of a feminist perspective.

Assessment: Essay one (1800 words): 30% + Seminar presentation or written seminar paper (2100 words): 35% + Essay two (2100 words): 35%