- What was Women’s Liberation seeking liberation from? Discuss an example of 1970s feminist activism in Australia in your answer, and in doing so, evaluate its success or failure.
DUE DATE: 8TH FEBRUARY Word Count: 1200 words Worth: 30% of the overall mark for the unit Referencing Style: Deakin Harvard Referencing Instructions: · You must write a 1200 word essay in response to one of the essay questions listed below (+/- 10%). · This is an academic essay and requires an introduction, a body of discussion based on evidence, proper citations, and a conclusion. · In your essay, you must quote from at least two academic readings from the unit reading list and at least two other peer-reviewed scholarly sources you find through your own research. This means there needs to be a minimum of four peer-reviewed scholarly sources in your essay. You are welcome to draw on more where necessary. · You should include properly formatted citations in the body of your essay and a list of references at its conclusion. · The essay question you choose and the focus of the essay should produce new work for this unit, this means you cannot focus on the same case studies or examples used in assignment 2. · You are welcome to use images in your essay if relevant. Ensure you properly reference these as figures. · For advice on academic essay writing, access the information on the Study Skills website: Study Skills Support Essay questions: 1. What was Women’s Liberation seeking liberation from? Discuss an example of 1970s feminist activism in Australia in your answer, and in doing so, evaluate its success or failure. Learning outcomes: Identify and critically reflect on representations and expressions of sex, gender and sexuality in everyday culture and a variety of textual forms including literary and screen texts forms Recognise a range of key ideas and thinkers in gender and sexuality studies and use these resources in developing their own critical perspectives Develop and express written arguments about textual representations of sex, gender and sexuality Develop communication skills in relation to discussions of sex, gender and sexuality Develop self-management skills in relation to critical reflection and research regarding sex, gender and sexuality and participation in relevant discussions. REQUIRED RESOURCES: · Richardson D (2015) 'Conceptualising Gender' in Robinson V and Richardson D (eds), Introducing Gender and Women's Studies, 4th Edn, Macmillan Education UK. · Scharff C (2012) 'Femininities' in Evans M and Williams C (eds), Gender: The Key Concepts, Routledge, Oxon, New York. · Pilcher J and Whelehan I (2016) 'Masculinities' in Pilcher J and Whelehan I (eds), Key Concepts in Gender Studies, Sage Publications, California. Rubric: Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail Response to the Topic/Question Consider the topic or question and articulate your understanding of the central elements requiring discussion (10 points). The student provides a nuanced explanation of the question/ topic and skillfully identifies and evaluates critical elements to be discussed The student clearly explains the question/ topic and identifies critical elements that will be discussed. The student clearly explains the question/topic and responds to the majority of the elements in the question/topic. The student explains the question/topic and responds to a sufficient number of elements in the question/topic. There is little evidence in the assignment of an understanding of the question/topic and the student has not responded to a sufficient number of elements in the question/topic. Essay structure Design/Structure your essay in an effective way so that your response to the essay question/topic is clear and easy to follow for your reader (10 points). This essay is logically structured throughout and the response to the essay/topic is clear, concise and easy to follow. This essay is logically structured throughout and the response to the essay/topic is clear, reasonably concise and easy to follow. This essay is logically structured for the most part and the response to the essay/topic is generally clear and easy to follow. This essay is logically structured for the most part and the response to the essay/topic is for the most part generally clear and easy to follow. There is little evidence in the assignment of structure and the response to the assignment is not clear. Using resources Effectively apply resources from the unit and your own research to help you respond to the essay question/topic demonstrating an understanding of the resources you are using (40 points). The student demonstrates a sophisticated use and knowledge of relevant resources. The student demonstrates a broad and detailed use and knowledge of relevant resources. The student demonstrates a broad or detailed use and knowledge of relevant resources. The student demonstrates an adequate use and knowledge of relevant resources. There is little evidence in the assignment of use and knowledge of relevant resources. Follow the task requirements Has met word count requirements, source and referencing requirements, and has followed instructions (10 points). The student has followed all task requirements in a thorough way. The student has followed all task requirements in an effective way. The student has followed all task requirements in a clear way. The student has followed all task requirements to some extent The student has not followed task requirement