Explores the social relationships between women and men in the family, popular culture, education, workplaces and other everyday settings, focusing on New Zealand examples from past and present.
In this paper we take an introductory look at the many ways in which our lives are organised and patterned by our beliefs, habits and rules about the differences between men and women. We look at the connections these beliefs have (or don't have) to biology, the many different levels they operate on and how they are part of a hierarchy. For example, we look back to see how these differences used to be defined in Māori and colonial society in the past and how this changed; we discuss how the assumption that there are 'two genders' is rapidly changing; we take a look at popular culture to see how it invites us to adopt certain kinds of behaviour or appearance; we discuss why women and men do different kinds of work and get different kinds of pay; and we explore the vexed issue of gendered violence.
| Paper title | Gender in Everyday Life |
|---|---|
| Paper code | GEND101 |
| Subject | Gender Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $913.95 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,073.40 |
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Eligibility
- This first-year paper is open to all students at Otago.
- Contact
- sgsw@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the School of Sociology, Gender Studies, and Criminology's website.
- Teaching staff
Teaching staff Co-ordinator: John Wei (john.wei@otago.ac.nz)
- Paper Structure
Paper Structure should now read:
- Part 1: What is Gender? Introduction to Gender Studies
- Part 2: Key Concepts and Debates in Gender Studies
- Part 3: Gender in Cultures, Politics, and Activism
- Part 4: Gender, Social Issues, and Social Change
- Teaching Arrangements
- There are two lectures per week and a weekly tutorial.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Critical thinking.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:
- understand and engage key concepts and debates in Gender Studies
- apply these concepts to the functions and significance of gender in everyday life
- critically analyse gender issues in cultural materials and our social world
- communicate effectively about gender issues through writing and verbal discussions
