ATS2269 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Australian Human Rights Commission, Opportunity Cost, Quentin Bryce
15 Oct 2018
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Week 10 gender & feminism in australia. Sex > biological (chromosomes, hormones, physiological differences) Gender > social construct (characterised by norms and behaviours) We have intersex, transgender and non-binary members of society so these ideas are not clear cut. Masculinity and femininity enable a hierarchical idea of gender. There are characteristics that are socially ascribed to men (e. g. physical strength, logical) or women these are exclusivist ideas. These ideas vary widely and experience of gender and feminism will depend on ethnic background, socioeconomic status, class etc. Gender inequality today is about structural inequality that have become embedded in our society and are reflected by workplaces, for example the wage gap. The belief that women should be allowed the same rights, power and opportunities as men and be treated in the same way" cambridge dictionary. Feminism is about advocating for equality of the sexes. 1874: first women allowed into australian universities. 1902: australian women are allowed to vote.
