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305632 (v.2) Indigenous Australians and Gender 302


 

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Tutorial:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

305623 (v.1) Indigenous Australians and Gender 202 or any previous version

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 criticaly 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 compare and contrast the key features of Western and Aboriginal Australian gendered practices and perspectives. Critically reflected at a high level 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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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., (1988). 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. Wajehla D., (1997), (Women Speaking: Aboriginal Women's Essays, Stories and Poems, Keeaira Press, Southport.

Unit Texts:

Dubay,W., (1997), Women Speaking: Aboriginal Women's Essays, Stories and Poems, Southport, Keeaira Press.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Critical Self-Analysis of Gender, Culture & Identity (choice of oral or written) 20%. Interview of Indigenous Male/s and Female/s and critical reflection 20%. Major research essay 50%. Participation 10%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment.

Field of Education:

 90311 Indigenous Studies

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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