Description
This module will examine the relationship between gender and crime.
Aims
To explore the ways in which crime is gendered.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the feminist critique of criminology.
2. Understand the relationship between the construction of masculinity and femininity and crime.
3. Explore the relationship between crime and 'doing gender'.
Indicative Content
1 The Feminist Critique of Criminology
The emergence of the feminist critique and the challenge to the feminine 'other'.
2 Women and Crime
The pattern of women's crime. Deviance, femininity and the response to female transgression.
3 Men and Crime
Masculinity and crime, crime as structured action, crime as a resource for doing gender. The situational context and crime.
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Teaching and Learning Work Loads
| Teaching and Learning Method | Hours |
| Lecture | 20 |
| Tutorial/Seminar | 10 |
| Practical Activity | 4 |
| Assessment | 28 |
| Independent | 138 |
| Total | 200 |
Guidance notes
SCQF Level - The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.
Credit Value – The total value of SCQF credits for the module. 20 credits are the equivalent of 10 ECTS credits. A full-time student should normally register for 60 SCQF credits per semester.
Disclaimer
We make every effort to ensure that the information on our website is accurate but it is possible that some changes may occur prior to the academic year of entry. The modules listed in this catalogue are offered subject to availability during academic year 2021/22 , and may be subject to change for future years.
