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This course provides students with the opportunity to critically investigate shifting socio-cultural constructions of gender. Students are introduced to theories, experiences and issues of gender, to think about how gender matters in the choices and opportunities available to us; in shaping ideas regarding individual and social well-being; the ways in which gender is experienced, defined, validated, and reworked.
This course provides students with the opportunity to critically investigate shifting socio-cultural constructions of gender. Students will draw on theories, experiences and issues of gender to think about how gender matters in the choices and opportunities available to us, and in shaping ideas regarding individual and social well-being. We critically explore examples of social, political, economic and cultural contexts inhabited by consumers and providers of human services to analyse the ways in which gender is experienced, defined, validated, and reworked.Learning Objectives:• To encourage students to critically explore social-cultural constructions of ‘gender’ • To critically consider how gender matters• To develop knowledge of the ideas, concepts, and theories used to understand the complexities and tensions of gender difference and inequality for human services• To foster students’ ability to think critically, and to carry out independent research.
On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate:Advanced information literacy to undertake literature searches, and capacity to assess the relevance of literature to topics/issues under consideration. A critical understanding of gender theories, concepts, history, methodologies, and activism Critical analysis and reflexive skills in relation to understanding the complex constructions of gender.Ability to articulate connections between personal experiences and wider social institutions and structures.To communicate an understanding and knowledge of cultural diversity and gender
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Any 30 points at 200 level from HSRV; or, any 15 pts at 200-level in HSRV, and 30 points at 200 level from Schedule C to the BSW, Schedule V to the BA, orSchedules C or E to the BCJ; or 60 points at 200 level from the BA, BSW or BCJ.
HSRV208, HSRV308
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Maria-Victoria Perez Y Perez
Domestic fee $1,687.00
International fee $7,900.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .