2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SLSP2050 The Sociology of Gender

20 creditsClass Size: 79

Module manager: Sally Hines
Email: s.hines@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

Pre-requisite qualifications

Normally, 40 level 1 credits from any scheme of study within the Faculty of ESSL or related disciplines.

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module aims to introduce you to major topics and areas of debate in the sociology of gender. This will be achieved through the study of feminist theory and theories of gender as well as some empirical material. The particular focus will be on gender in contemporary industrial societies although to develop an understanding of contemporary gender issues references to historical contexts and development are made at times. By the end of the module you should have acquired a broad map of current thinking in the sociology of gender as well as an understanding of key theoretical debates. The module will explore the empirical and theoretical interconnections between gender, sexuality, 'race' and class, whilst also considering explanations of sexual difference, gendered parenthood and the family, debates relating to work as well as sessions on technology and the body.Contact: Sally Hines s.hines@leeds.ac.uk or undergradsociologysocialpolicy@leeds.ac.uk

Objectives

To introduce major topics and areas of debate in the sociology of gender through the study of recent empirical research and feminist theory, with particular reference to contemporary industrial societies. To explore the empirical and theoretical interconnections between gender, sexuality, 'race' and class.

Syllabus

Theorising gender relations; the concept of 'patriarchy'; the social construction of gender; gender and sexuality; violence against women; differences between women - race, ethnicity and class; the state; politics and gender; militarism; reproduction and motherhood; gender, science and the environment.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	1.00	11.00
Tutorial	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			179.00
Total Contact hours			21.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Preparation for lectures: 24 hours;
Preparation for seminars: 100 hours;
Preparation for essay/exam: 59 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Attendance at tutorials

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2,500	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		50.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 10/02/2014

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