Sex and Gender Matters

• Topics

  • Sex and gender
  • Gender and nature
  • Science of gender difference
  • Masculinities
  • Paid work
  • Housework
  • Politics of sexuality
  • Sexualisation/pornification
  • Gender and heroics
  • Gender and development

• Study resources

  • Instructional Methods

    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online assignment submission
    • Podcasting/Lecture capture
    • Standard Media
    • Web links

  • Online Materials

    • Resources and Links

Entry Requirements

Equivalent Subjects

You cannot enrol in this unit if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• MUR-POL216

Others

Level 2 subjects normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area. Students must have completed 18 credit points (6 OUA subjects) at Level 1 before enrolling in this subject.

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject was previously known as POL216 Sex and Gender Matters.

The subject explores theoretical approaches to sex, gender and sexuality - especially feminist approaches and those influenced by feminism and its transformative politics. Students are invited to critically examine: biological theories of sex, gender and sexuality; feminist contributions to social and political theory and social change; and how gender equality is best promoted in policy and practice. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own gendered positions, and to link the personal and familiar with the structural and political.

• Major Essay (40%)
• Participation (10%)
• Invigilated Exam (30%)
• Critical Review (20%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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