Gender and Sexuality

This module introduces students to current gender theory and provides various opportunities to develop a conceptual framework to understand and appreciate gender issues in a variety of contexts.

Students learn about the diversity and complexity of gender-related concepts and the importance of terminology in relationship to gender; contemporary sociological perspective on gender; Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action Policies in the workplace are studied and gender specific issues related to sexual discrimination and harassment.

Learning outcomes

• Use the concepts and terminology on gender issues
• Research theories and sociological issues on gender differences
• Relate gender issues to the presenting problem
• Identify issues of sexual discrimination and sexual harassment
• Identify role of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace
• Apply individual and relationship counselling skills to gender related counselling

Content areas

• Gender concepts and differences
• Historical development
• Gender issues in the 1990's
• The role of the family
• Relationships
• Sexuality
• The workplace
• Anti-discrimination
• Counselling specific gender issues
• Loss from a gender perspective
• Mid-life changes
• The counsellor's gender

This module is available on campus, online or by distance education.