SSJ20110 Gender, Power and Politics - Historical Perspectives

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module explores the ways in which power has been gendered, where gender has served as a basis for power, regulation and control, as well as the basis for political inclusion / exclusion. There is a focus on issues of key historical, political, and socio-cultural issues from the 1st to the 3rd waves of feminism, concentrating on identities, politics, political activism, sexualities and citizenship. The module will address the social construction of gender, the relation between feminist theory and activism, and how modern society has responded to issues of citizenship, power, race, class, gender and sexualities. There will be an examination of gender relations in Ireland, the changing constructions of masculinities and femininities and the gendered nature of power. This module is taught by Dr Mary McAuliffe.

We encourage you to search for other Social Justice (SSJ) modules which include options relating to Equality Studies and Women's Studies. Graduates who have completed at least 15 credits of undergraduate electives by choosing SSJ modules will have this noted on their UCD transcripts as the completion of Structured Electives in Social Justice.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Show familiarity with key feminist movements, debates and issues.
2. Explain the systems of power and citizenship which produce differences among women and between women and men.
3. Situate feminist activism, movements and debates in historical and local contexts.
4. Present ideas orally and engage in discussion. 6. Write a scholarly essay that is appropriate for Level 2 students.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

26
Autonomous Student Learning

50
Lectures

24
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
this module will be a mixture of lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; and student participation. Each two hour session will comprise a lecture followed by a participative seminar. . 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

This course would suit students of any discipline interested in gender, politics, feminism, gender history, women's activism as well as issues and debates about equal rights.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Gender, Power & Politics (WS20110)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: mid term assignment - 800 words - critical reflection on self chosen reading from module reading list Week 6 n/a Graded No

20
Essay: end of semester essay - 2,500 words Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

80

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

for both the assignment and essay written and oral feedback will be provided.