How does Gender shape our identity or social relations? Discuss

Short Paper Instructions:
The paper should use original, empirical research articles provided for each topic to address the following question:
“How does Gender shape our identity or social relations?”
The short paper should:

•Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts used (please note, this does not mean the insertion of a definition, but discussion and application of the concept in a way that shows your understanding. Aim to paraphrase as much as possible).

• Have a clear focus and manageable scope (i.e. it is not possible to discuss all of the ways that gender shapes identity or ethnicity shapes social relations so you will need to narrow your focus to be more specific. Focusing your response on the findings of 1 – 2 original research articles from the further reading list for your topic will help with this).
• Synthesise information on the topic towards making an argument.
• Show that you have engaged with sociological reading on the topic.
• Cite and reference (APA) at least four scholarly sources from the Further Reading list (See Readings Attachment) for your topic, including at least one original, empirical research article. Please note that you are not expected to undertake independent research for this paper but rather to demonstrate the depth of your engagement with unit materials.
• Indicate the word length at the end or on the cover sheet. The word count should not be more than 10% over or under the word limit – marks may be deducted if they are.
Readings: Gender
Required (Must use this)
Zajdow, G. (2015). The gender order. In J. Germov & M. Poole (Eds.) Public Sociology: an Introduction to Australian Society (Chapter 12). Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
Recommended (Use if you wish)
Poole, M. & Germov, J. (2015). Contemporary sociological theorists & theories. In J. Germov & M. Poole (Eds), Public Sociology: An introduction to Australian society (pp. 47 – 50). Crows Nest, N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin.
Further Reading (Must use at least four of these)
Abbott, P., Wallace, C. & Tyler, M. (2005). An Introduction to Sociology: Feminist Perspectives, (3rd ed.). London: Routledge
Bartholomaeus, C. (2012). ‘I’m not allowed wrestling stuff’: Hegemonic masculinity and primary school boys. Journal of Sociology, 48(3), 227-247. doi: 10.1177/1440783311413484
Bourdieu, P. (2001). Masculine Domination. Cambridge: Polity.
Butler, J. (1999). Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity. New York & London: Routledge.
Chesters, J. (2013). Gender convergence in core housework hours: Assessing the relevance of earlier approaches for explaining current trends. Journal of Sociology, 49(1), 78-96. doi: 10.1177/1440783311427482
Connell, R. (2006). Glass ceilings or gendered institutions? Mapping the gender regimes of public sector worksites. Public Administration Review, 66(6), 837-849. doi:10.1111/j.1540-6210.2006.00652.x
Connell, R.W. (2005). Masculinities. Crow’s Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
Connell, R. (2002) Gender. Blackwell Publishing.
Delamont, S. (2003). Feminist Sociology. London: Sage [electronic book].
Donovan, J. (2000). Feminist Theory: The Intellectual Traditions. New York: Continuum [electronic book].
Gilbert, E. (2007). Performing femininity: Young women’s gendered practice of cigarette smoking. Journal of Gender Studies, 16(2), 121-137. doi:10.1080/09589230701324579
Henslin, J.M., Possamai, A. & Possamai-Inesedy, A. (2013). Sex, gender & ageing. In Sociology: A down-to-earth approach (2nd ed). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Australia.
Huppatz, K., & Goodwin, S. (2013). Masculinised jobs, feminised jobs and men’s ‘gender capital’ experiences: Understanding occupational segregation in Australia. Journal of Sociology, 49(2-3), 291-308. doi: 10.1177/1440783313481743
Lister, R. (2003). Citizenship: Feminist Perspectives. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Hill Collins, P. (2000). Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness and the Politics of Empowerment.
Mac an Ghaill, M. & Haywood, C. (2007). Gender, Culture and Society: Contemporary Femininities and Masculinities. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Marshall, B. L. & Witz, A. (2008). Engendering the Social: Feminist Encounters With Sociological Theory. Open University Press [electronic book].

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