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Gippsland Second semester 2007 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2007 (Day)
This unit will introduce feminist and other theories of gender in order for students to develop an analytical capability in consideration of the different experiences of men and women in relation to health and illness.
The unit will draw together aspects of sociology and psychology that have been introduced in the first and third years of the Bachelor of Nursing. In particular there will be a focus on how men and women experiences health and illness differently in urban and rural areas. Resources for men's and women's health will be reviewed in an analysis of equity and equality in access to services.
Students will be expected to:
Exam: 45%
essay (3000 words): 55%
Available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing or Honours degree of Bachelor of Nursing only.