Law, Gender and Sexuality (Aut) (M3017)
Law, Gender and Sexuality (Aut)
Module M3017
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module examines the role of law in shaping and regulating gender and sexuality. It will explore, amongst other things, the idea of gender and the idea of sexuality and their respective constructions in the circumstances of contemporary society (but as derived from their histories). It will consider broad thematic issues like equality (in the context of differences in sex and sexual orientation), privacy and the significance of the public/private divide where issues of gender and sexuality arise and the advent of fundamental rights jurisprudence in relation to gender and sexuality. It will also reflect on substantive areas of law in which distinctions of gender and sexuality appear to have significant consequences. These will include areas of family law (like marriage and the legal frameworks that govern the conception and rearing of children) and employment law (like equal pay, parental leave, and discrimination) and the law relating to the (selective) provision of public or commercial services (medical treatment, hotel accommodation, etc.). In exploring the contours of substantive law as they are informed by gender and sexuality considerations the module will also explore the continuing relationship between law and society in the construction of gendered and sexualised identities. Although the course will focus on traditional legal sources - cases, statutes, legal treatises on the subject - it will also be informed by developments in the politics of gender and sexuality and by changes in feminist and queer theory
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a critical and reflective understanding of the theory relating to the social construction of gender and sexuality.
Explain and critically assess the way in which (particular) rules of law are engaged in the regulation of gender and sexuality.
Critically analyse and consider number of instances of substantive law in which issues of gender and sexuality are significant.
Carry out independent study and research using a range of legal and social science materials.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
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