Gender studies is an exciting interdisciplinary field of inquiry that is informed by the belief that all social processes and institutions are 'gendered'. Studies in this area bring innovative theory and research techniques to understanding the ways in which our bodies are sexed, gendered and sexually oriented, how these relate to contemporary and global debates on sexual and reproductive health and rights and the plurality of sexualities, with a dedicated focus on Asia. You will be introduced to a variety of critical models of analysis - feminist and queer - that will assist you in developing a range of methodological skills, including problem-solving skills. You will also develop transferable professional skills through the workplace learning internship unit and an ethos of gender equality and social justice that is transferable to your future career.
Availability
Gender studies is listed in the Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences at Malaysia as a minor and a major.
Outcomes
In addition to achieving the broad outcomes of their course broadly, students successfully completing this major will be able to:
- analyse and evaluate the key concepts, theoretical perspectives and scholarly debates in the study of genders and sexualities, and how these intersect in multidisciplinary fields of study
- apply the key theoretical concepts of gender and sexuality studies to a range of contemporary global issues with a focus on Asia
- recognise and respect diversity in professional contexts by integrating discipline-specific knowledge and practical work experiences, e.g. interning with non-governmental organisations, industry and community-based organisations or civil society movements.
Minor requirements (24 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the minorminor (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/arts-07.html).
Students complete:
- Two level 1 gateway unitsgateway units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/arts-08.html) (12 points):
- AMU1310 Introduction to gender studies
- AMU1309 Introduction to sexuality studies
- Two units (12 points), with at least one level 2 unit, from those listed under the major.
Major requirements (48 points)
No more than 12 points at level 1 may be credited to the majormajor (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/arts-07.html) and at least 18 points must be at level 3.
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
Students complete:
- Two level 1 gateway unitsgateway units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/arts-08.html) (12 points):
- AMU1310 Introduction to gender studies
- AMU1309 Introduction to sexuality studies
- Two level 2 cornerstone unitscornerstone units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/undergrad/arts-08.html) (12 points):
- AMU2453 Research methods in the social sciences
- AMU2906 Genders, sexualities and religions in Southeast Asia
- Three level 3 capstone units (18 points):
- AMU3560 Contemporary feminisms in Asia
- AMU3574 Performing Asian, African and Black masculinities
and one of the following units:
- AMU3575 Task force: Responding to global challenges
- AMU3744 Workplace learning internship
- One of the following units (6 points):
- AMU2907 Sexual and reproductive health and rights in global contexts
- AMU3127 Stardom: Celebrity, society and power
Intending honours students
Students intending to enter honours in this area of study must have completed a major in the discipline, with a minimum of 24 points of study at level 3 to be eligible.
Successful completion of the minor or major can be counted towards meeting the requirements for the following single degree:*
- A2006 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences
Students in other single bachelor's degrees may be eligible to complete the minor or major by using 24 or 48 points of their free electives.
