305737 (v.1) Indigenous Australians and Gender 502

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Tutorial:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Exploration of the different roles, responsibilities and domains of authority of Aboriginal men and women. The way traditional patterns and practices, often described as men's business and women's business, have been adapted and transformed since colonisation is explored also. There will be some scope for students to critically reflect on specifically gendered knowledge and social, cultural and historical identity formation.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Been able to comprehensively compare and contrast the key features of Western and Aboriginal Australian gendered practices and perspectives. Critically reflected at a high level on their own gendered cultural experiences in the process of examining Indigenous Australian gendered codes and conventions. Demonstrated a strong understanding of the way colonisation has impacted upon cultural gendered practices.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Akbar, R., Dudgeon, P., Gilchrist, D., and Pitt, C., (2000), Gender in Aboriginal Culture, Working with Indigenous Australians: A Handbook for Psychologists, Curtin, Gunada Press. Bell, H.R., (1998). Men's Business/Women's Business: The Spiritual Role ofGender in the World's Oldest Culture, Rochester, Inner Traditions International. Dudgeon, P, Grogan, G., and Oxenham, D., (1997), Learning Identities and Difference, Perth, Curtin Indigenous Research Centre Discussion Papers. Pettman, J., (1992), Living in the Margins: Racism, Sexism and Feminism in Australia, North Sydney, Allen and Unwin. Torres, P., (2000), Indigenous Australian Women: Restoring family realities within Indigenous Australian Contexts, Working with Indigenous Australians: A Handbook forPsychologists, Curtin, Gunada Press. Dubay,W., (Women Speaking), Aboriginal Women's Essays, Stories and Poems, (1997), Southport, Keeaira Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescibed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Critical Self-Analysis of Gender, Culture and Identity (choice of oral or written) 20%. Critical Reflection on Presentation by Guest Speaker 20%. Research Essay: Cultural Comparison of Key Gender Issues 40%. Participation 20%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2			Y