Working towards a more equitable society requires an understanding of the impact of gender on public policy and advocacy. By examining and applying theoretical frameworks to legal and policy analysis in both historical and contemporary contexts, students explore how gender influences and is influenced by policy and advocacy across a variety of sectors, such as law, health, politics, sport, and development. Throughout the unit students gain the analytical skills to critically assess existing policy, legislation, case law and academic writing. Students can engage with existing policies, identify and address gender bias, emphasise the importance of intersectionality, and propose evidence-based solutions to promote gender equality and equity.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Describe complex concepts and theories related to gender and public policy;
2. Analyse the impact of gender on public policy outcomes using appropriate analytical frameworks;
3. Evaluate existing public policies from a gender perspective and recommend improvements;
4. Design gender-sensitive policies and/or initiatives that address gender disparities and promotes inclusivity and equality; and
5. Communicate policy recommendations effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Graduate attributes

1. 海角社区 graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 海角社区 graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. 海角社区 graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. 海角社区 graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. 海角社区 graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. 海角社区 graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. 海角社区 graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. 海角社区 graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. 海角社区 graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. 海角社区 graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. 海角社区 graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. 海角社区 graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. 海角社区 graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.