GEND20001 Gender, Sexuality, Power: Key Theories

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is GEND20001 hard?

GEND20001: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Feminist and queer theories of power, and how gender and sexuality connect with race, class and place to create inequality.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 85%

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Quick answers

When is GEND20001 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking GEND20001?
No prerequisites.
Does GEND20001 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 85%.
How many class hours a week does GEND20001 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take GEND20001 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate GEND20001?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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