GENDER 208

Thinking Gender

Description

Interdisciplinary examination of feminist theories of gender and sexuality. Focuses on contemporary issues, debates, and practices, while grounding them in foundational theories and investigating how these issues and debates play out across disciplines and practices. Examples include the perils of identity politics, tensions between feminist and queer theories, the politics of representation, and gender justice in a globalised world.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2026 will be refreshed around November/December.

 

Availability 2026

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Carisa Showden

Points

GENDER 208: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points passed

Restrictions

GENDER 308