PLT3750

Gender in Asian Politics ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Susan Blackburn

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: An introduction to gender as a tool in political analysis in Asia; an investigation into the relevance of feminist theory in an Asian setting; gender representation, organisation and participation in public life in Asia; a study of policy areas relating to controversial gender issues such as marriage laws, prostitution, population policies, work and militarisation; an investigation into forces for change in the politics of gender; a study of the impact on gender in Asia from globalisation and democratisation.

Objectives: On completion of this subject, it is anticipated that students will have: 1. Learned to use gender as a tool of analysis in politics. 2. Broadened their conception of what politics can mean, to include power relations outside government. 3. Acquired knowledge about the political systems of at least two Asian countries. 4. Cultivated attitudes of empathy and self-awareness in cross-cultural analysis. 5. Through class discussion and essay writing, improved their critical analysis of research materials, and their oral and written formulation of relevant, coherent and documented arguments.

Assessment: One essay (2000 words): 40% + Oral tutorial presentation: 10% + Examination (2 hours): 50% + Third year level students are required to demonstrate wider reading and deeper knowledge of the subject by answering questions from designated sections of the examination paper.

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: A first year sequence in Politics or permission.

Prohibitions: PLT2750