This course explores the experiences of men and women in regards to the political violence associated with contemporary conflict.  It also critically engages questions of why it is that men and women might experience conflict differently, are expected to behave in different ways, and have different opportunities for protection, recovery, justice, and sustainable peace.  It focuses on issues associated with contemporary conflict such as ‘new wars’, terrorism, peacekeeping operations, transitional justice, and complex emergencies.  It explores theories of peace and conflict, international relations, security, gender relations, and research ethics.

After the successful completion of this course, students should: 

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the gendered politics of war.
2. Have an appreciation and understanding of the relevant international relations theories that contribute to different understanding of the politics of war.
3. Have a demonstrated ability to offer gender-based insights into the politics of war.
4. Be able to critically reflect upon the literature and materials presented in this course.
5. Demonstrate an ability to understand and apply relevant research methodologies to this subject area.

Essay (2,000 words) 50%, Essay (500 words) 15%, Exam 25% and Tutorial Work 10%.

22 hours of lectures and 10 hours of tutorial.

5 hours in class and assessment preparation per week.

Two first-year courses in Political Science when taken as a Political Science course or any 12 first-year units when taken as a Gender, Sexuality and Culture course.

POLS2068 Gender and International Politics.

Enloe, C. Does Khaki Become You? The Militarization of Women's Lives, 2nd edition, Pandora, 1998.

Pettman, J.J. Worlding Women: A Feminist International Politics, Allen & Unwin, 1996.