POLITICS 311

Gender and Global Politics

Description

Advanced investigation of feminist and gender theory as applied to key issues in International Relations. Presents feminist approaches to key contemporary issues including digital politics, women and militarism, global health, sexual violence in war, migration and population displacement, and queer politics. Students will develop a sophisticated understanding of the roles of gender in global politics.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

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

Availability 2026

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s)  Nicole Wegner

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

POLITICS 311: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points in Global Studies or 30 points in Gender Studies or 15 points at Stage 2 in Politics and International Relations