Sex, Gender and Social Change (SOCY582)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge of the multiple meanings attached to the terms sex, gender and sexuality;
2. analyse sociological examples to evaluate contemporary normative assumptions and their relationship to issues of social equity and civil rights;
3. demonstrate the relevance of sociological theoretical approaches to a range of contemporary issues and social practices in the sphere of intimate and sexual life;
4. show proficiency in assessing and articulating the relative merits of competing debates and theories relating to questions of social change of sexual diversity with the ability to transmit this cohesively to others;
5. demonstrate competence in applying complex and competing theoretical frameworks in different cultural and social settings, and the ability to execute a self-initiated writing project; and
6. model and apply skills in undertaking library and field work research, demonstrating acquired theoretical and sociological insights to contribute towards life-long application in a professional career.