Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis Students will be introduced to feminist critiques of malestream sociological perspectives, their theoretical and conceptual frameworks and methods of inquiry, and to alternative feminist approaches to both theory and research which can inform a sociology for women. Issues of class, culture and race will also be considered. The second part of the subject will focus on doing a women's sociology and the application of a feminist perspective; for their individual studies students may choose from a wide range of issues relating to women's lives in contemporary Australia and are encouraged to further their understanding of their own experiences using a feminist framework.
Assessment Essay one (1800 words): 30% + Seminar presentation or written seminar paper (2100 words): 35% + Essay two (2100 words): 35%