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
Recommended texts
- Barrett M Women's oppression today Verso, 1988
- Butler J and Scott J W (eds) Feminists theorize the political
Routledge, 1992
- Grosz E and Pateman C (eds) Feminist challenges Allen and Unwin, 1986
- Gunew S (ed.) Feminist knowledge: Critique and construct Routledge,
1990
- Wajcman J Feminism confronts technology Allen and Unwin, 1991
- Walby S Theorising patriarchy Basil Blackwell, 1990
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