GEND 2020 - Gender and Crime

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022

Why are mass shootings mostly conducted by young men? Why are victims of rape questioned about their clothing and behaviour, and why are conviction rates for sexual assault so low? Why do men commit more crime than women, and why is this gap shrinking? How is family violence gendered? Why are we fascinated by female serial killers or suicide bombers? Why are so many young Aboriginal men in prison and why is so little being done about this? Why is there so much debate about whether abortion or sex work should be criminalised? What forms of sexual relationships or behaviours have been defined as criminal? This course draws from concepts in gender studies & masculinities studies, feminist thought and queer theory, to undertake a critical, interdisciplinary approach to gender, sexuality and race in law, crime, and the criminal justice system. We begin by exploring the ways gender and crime are socially constructed, and move on to explore contemporary case studies and debates, looking at the varied ways in which our social expectations about gender and our social definitions of crime interact to create gendered versions of criminal activities, and gendered responses to those activities. Considering both social realities and cultural representations of crime (eg: TV shows), we will explore the relationships between different kinds of masculinities (as a tool for understanding men and criminal behaviour), femininities, and crime. This will include studying the ways in which racialised identities, sexualities, and social class intersect with gender to produce different forms of crime, often with differing outcomes and far-reaching impacts on people?s lives.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEND 2020
Course	Gender and Crime
Coordinating Unit	Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of level I undergraduate study
Assessment	Online quizzes 25%, Participation 10%, Presentation 25%, Research Essay 40%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Anna Szorenyi

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

Recognise and analyse the influence of constructions of gender/sexuality on definitions/practices of crime, and vice versa.
Recognise and analyse the intersectional aspects of gendered crime, as it interacts with identities and experiences of social class, sexualities and race/ethnicity.
Comprehend and critically evaluate a contemporary issue, debate or cultural representation of crime.
Work constructively with others to research, present and discuss a case study related to gender and crime.
Write an independent argumentative essay, which responds to a set question and is supported by appropriate scholarly evidence, within identified timeframes.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	4
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 2
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	2, 3
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

A list of weekly set readings will be offered online via MyUni’s Course Readings system. Further readings and resources will be suggested on MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

WORKLOAD – SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING TOTAL HOURS
6 hours reading per week = 72 hours per semester
3 hours research and assignment preparation per week = 36 hours per semester
1 hour group assignment meeting/discussion per week = 12 hours per semester

TOTAL = 156 hours

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

WORKLOAD – SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING TOTAL HOURS
6 hours reading per week = 72 hours per semester
3 hours research and assignment preparation per week = 36 hours per semester
1 hour group assignment meeting/discussion per week = 12 hours per semester

TOTAL = 156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

No information currently available.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

ASSESSMENT TASK	TASK TYPE	WEIGHTING	COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
Weekly Online quizzes (1100 words equivalent)	Summative	25%	1, 2, 3
Presentation (700 words equiv)	Formative and summative	25%	1, 2, 3, 4
2500 word Research essay	Summative	40%	1, 2, 3, 5
Tutorial/discussion participation	Formative and summative	10%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assessment Related Requirements

Tutorial participation is compulsory – students may miss two tutorials during semester, but any further absence will result in a fail grade for participation. Students with an Access Plan exempting them from attendance requirements will be required to demonstrate their ongoing engagement with tutorial materials via a negotiated alternative.
Students are required to work actively and professionally in their team for the presentation assignment, and will be asked to document this through self and peer evaluation.
Assignment extension procedure and late penalties will be in line with Faculty of Arts policy and must be sought before the due date. Assignments submitted more than one week late without an extension will not be marked.

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

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