SOC07013 2022 Gender and Sexuality
Full Title
Gender and Sexuality
Transcript Title
Gender and Sexuality
Code
SOC07013
Attendance
75 %
Subject Area
SOC - Sociology
Department
SOCS - Social Sciences
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Elizabeth Haran, Breda McTaggart, Brenda Feeney, Ailise McDowell, Dr. Jacqueline O'Toole
Programme Membership
SG_HJOIN_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology and Politics
Description
The aim of this module is to enable students to think critically about current constructions of gender and sexuality both in a national and international context. The module will provide students with an opportunity to examine gender and sexuality in a variety of contexts. Key issues addressed include theorisation of gender and sexuality; overview of feminism and its application in contemporary society; gender, power and politics.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Analyse historical and contemporary theories of gender and sexuality
2.
Examine gendered identities as social constructions
3.
Analyse gendered norms and gendered practices
4.
Examine key issues in the sociology of the body
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Class discussion, weekly readings, class presentations, debates.
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous assessment [100%]
In class presentation. Case study on self-selected topic. Reflections on weekly readings.
Repeat Assessments
As above.
Indicative Syllabus
Conceptualising gender and sexuality:
- Examine theoretical differences through an exploration of social constructionism, biological determinism and postmodernist performativity
Gender norms and gender practices
- Evaluate discourses of 'femininity' and 'masculinity'
- Examine cultural influences on gender norms and gendered practices
Gender and the body:
- Analyse contemporary theories of the gendered and sexualised body
- Examine contemporary body related issues
Gender and power:
- Analyse political representation
- Assess gender quotas
- Theorise Power
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Class Presentation | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 35 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Written up Case Study | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 50 % | Week 13 | 1,2,3 |
| 3 | Annotated Reflections of Key Readings | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 15 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
20/09/2021 Gender Polity
20/09/2021 Gender Polity
Required Reading
20/02/2021 Gender A Sociological Reader Routledge
20/02/2021 Gender A Sociological Reader Routledge
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Alsop, R. (2002) Theorizing gender. Oxford: Polity.
Anderson, K.J. (2014) Modern misogyny: ant‑feminism in a post‑feminist era. New York: Oxford University Press.
Beasley, C. (2005) Gender and sexuality: critical theories, critical thinkers. London: Sage.
Bordo, S. (2003) Unbearable weight: Feminism, western culture and the body . Berkely: University of California Press. 2nd edition
Brownmiller, S. (1986) Femininity. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Butler, J. (1993) Bodies that matter: on the discursive limits of sex. London: Routledge.
Clare, A.W. (2000) On men: masculinity in crisis. London: Arrow.
Connell, RW (1987) Gender and power: Society, the person and sexual politics . Stanford: Stanford University Press.
Connell, RW. (1995) Masculinities. Cambridge: Polity.
Gill, R. (2007) Gender and the media. Cambridge: Polity.
Hearn, J. and D. Morgan (eds.) (1990) Men, masculinities and social theory. London: Unwin Hyman.
Jackson, S. and S. Scott (2002) Gender: A sociological reader. London: Routledge
Leane , M. and Kiely , E. (eds.) (2014) Sexualities and Irish Society: A Reader. Dublin: Open Press.
Levenson , E. (2009) The Noughtie Girl's Guide to Feminism. London: Oneworld Publications.
McAuliffe , M., McAvoy , S., Redmond , J. and Tiernan, S. (2015) Sexual Politics in Modern Ireland. Dublin: Irish Academic Press.
O’ Connor, P. (1998) Emerging voices. Dublin: Institute of Public Administration.
O’ Toole, E. (2015) Girls will be girls: dressing up, playing parts and daring to act differently. London: Orion.
Wilson , G. (2015) Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction. Margate: Commonwealth Publishing.
Journal Resources
Contemporary theoretical and empirical readings will be drawn from relevant journals including;
Feminist Theory
Violence Against Women
Irish Journal of Sociology
URL Resources
Other Resources
Additional Information
Weekly readings provided on MOODLE page.