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NS5404: Gender, Culture and Society
| Module Title | Gender, Culture and Society |
|---|---|
| Module Code | NS5404 |
| Module Tutor | Pauline Dooley |
| School | Natural and Social Sciences |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | In this module gender will be used as an analytical approach to the social sciences and social life. It aims to examine the diverse ways in which femininities and masculinities are constructed and culturally represented in society by different groups at different times. The relationships between gender, sex and sexuality will be interrogated. Explanations for continuities and changes in sexual divisions will be considered. |
| Indicative Syllabus | Gender as a visible and invisible category Constructions and consequences of gender in everyday life e.g. education, labour market and mass culture Gender as an analytical approach to social issues e.g. crime, health, family ‘breakdown’ Masculine and feminine identities: stereotypes and challenges Sexualities and gender Feminist movements and men’s movements: facts and fictions |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to:
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| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 24 Independent Learning Hours: 126 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 3000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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