Module code | GNR 852 |
Qualification | Postgraduate |
Faculty | Faculty of Humanities |
Module content | This module provides an overview of the theoretical and conceptual apparatuses that underpin the field of critical gender studies. As such, it reviews the academic genealogies of gender studies as well as trajectories of social and political struggles for rights, recognition, representation and resources and the fault lines that have been become evident in the process. Therefore, the module integrates into the gender studies paradigm emerging bodies of work on sexuality and intersectionality. The theoretical component of the study is applied in relation to thematic discussions of contemporary concerns and recent research, with a particular focus on Southern Africa. |
Module credits | 30.00 |
Programmes | |
Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
Contact time | 1 seminar per week, 1 lecture per week |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Academic organisation | Sociology |
Period of presentation | Semester 1 |
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