MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


Women, gender and society

J van Bommel

Synopsis This option critically assesses the position of women in contemporary society through a critique of sociological explanations and an examination of the theories and practices of feminism. The topics include a history of feminism, the feminisms, patriarchy, and feminist theories of gender, class and the sexual division of labour. In particular, we will focus on the issues of equal pay, gender at work, and women and new technology. We shall conclude with a brief discussion of what concerns Australian feminists today, for example the `equality versus difference' debate, the body and psychoanalysis.

Assessment Two essays (3000 words each): 50% each

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