Gender and Crime: Sex, Violence and Justice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 1202
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Course ID
200940
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

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

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of constructions of gender/sexuality on definitions/practices of crime and policing, and vice versa
  • 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

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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