Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis The intention of this subject is to use gender as a tool for analysis in Asian politics. The subject starts with discussion of the meaning of the terms `gender' and `politics', in an attempt to understand them in the Asian context. The subject will then move to an investigation of a number of important themes in Asian politics as it relates to gender, including the role of gender relations in nationalist movements, the significance of political and religious ideologies for gender relations, representation in public life, politics at the local level, development policies and gender, and Asian women's movements. A key organising concept will be the significance of the state in shaping and being shaped by gender relations in Asian countries.
Assessment Two essays (1500 words and 2500 words): 60% + Examination (2 hours): 40%