Course overview
This course draws from concepts in gender studies & masculinities studies, feminist thought and queer theory, to undertake a critical, interdisciplinary approach to gender, sexuality and race in law, crime, policy and the criminal justice system. Topics covered include an exploration of case studies such as family violence, sexual consent, sex work and anti-LGBTIQ+ violence. Considering both social realities and cultural representations, students will learn about histories of criminalising particular expressions of gender and sexuality and explore the ways gender, sexuality and crime are socially constructed. Students will also explore new decolonising, feminist and queer approaches to law, crime and policing.
- Frameworks And Approaches
- Historical Perspectives
- Contemporary Debates
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and demonstrate an understanding of key ideas and issues in relation to gender, sexuality, law, crime, policing and connections between these matters.
- Apply critical perspectives regarding gender and sexuality to analyse contemporary issues, definitions and/or practices in law, crime and policing, including intersectional aspects
- Work constructively with others to research, present and discuss issues related to crime, gender and/or sexuality
- Demonstrate skills in academic research and writing by producing arguments supported by appropriate scholarly evidence and course material, within identified timeframes
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59545
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 29
Class number 59546
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 27
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