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A critical exploration of the relationship between feminism, state power and issues of gender, sexuality and family, drawing upon approaches from feminism, political theory, criminology, and critical legal studies.
This paper explores power and the state in the politics of gender and sexuality today. In the first part we examine theories of power, freedom and the state drawn from classical liberalism, critical theory, feminist political theory and transgender studies. We then use the insights of this material to inform our study of key contemporary issues, including: gendered inequality and welfare reform; marriage equality; cisgenderism; gender and the war on terror; neoconservatism and the erosion of reproductive rights. The paper can be taken at the 200- or 300-level. Each level has its own tutorial stream and set of assessment tasks. All students attend the same lectures.
| Paper title | Governing Bodies |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEND208 |
| Subject | Gender Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2021 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $913.95 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,073.40 |
- Prerequisite
- One of GEND 101, GEND 102, PHIL 103, POLS 110 or 54 points
- Restriction
- GEND 308
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- sgsw@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the School of Sociology, Gender Studies, and Criminology's website.
- Teaching staff
- Course Co-ordinator: Dr Rebecca Stringer
- Paper Structure
- The paper is in two parts. The first explores theories of the state, power and freedom drawn from political theorists, including feminist and queer perspectives. The second part explores issues in the contemporary politics of gender and sexuality.
- Teaching Arrangements
- One weekly 2-hour lecture and a weekly tutorial.
- Textbooks
The assigned weekly reading is provided for students via Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will
- Develop knowledge of major theories of the state and key issues in the politics of gender and sexuality
- Think critically about the relationship between the state and emancipatory social change
- Become familiar with the processes of parliamentary law reform
- Develop skills for clear and effective intellectual argumentation
Timetable
A critical exploration of the relationship between feminism, state power and issues of gender, sexuality and family, drawing upon approaches from feminism, political theory, criminology, and critical legal studies.
This paper introduces students to key debates about power, the state and the politics of gender and sexuality. It explores theories of power and the state from Hobbes to Foucault, feminist and transgender political theory, and topics including gender and welfare reform, marriage equality, and reproductive rights.
| Paper title | Governing Bodies |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEND208 |
| Subject | Gender Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2022 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One of GEND 101, GEND 102, PHIL 103, POLS 110 or 54 points
- Restriction
- GEND 308
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Contact
- sgsw@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the School of Sociology, Gender Studies, and Criminology's website.
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Dr Rebecca Stringer
- Paper Structure
Key topic areas:
- Theories of power and the state
- Liberalism, patriarchy and fratriarchy
- Gender and governmentality
- Social minorities and official politics
- The politics of emancipation
- Teaching Arrangements
- One weekly 2-hour lecture and a weekly tutorial.
- Textbooks
The assigned weekly reading is provided for students via Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The paper enables students to:
- Gain knowledge of modern theories of power and the state
- Critically examine the politics of gender and sexuality
- Think critically about the role of the state in emancipatory social change
- Develop skills for clear and effective intellectual argumentation
