Word count 3000 (10% over or under is okay- no more)
Assessment 3
Word count 3000 (10% over or under is okay- no more)
Split into two sections
1000 word overview summaryof the VIC Govt strategy document "Free from Violence - Second Action Plan 2022-2025" The summary starts the analysis process. Describe in detail what the VIC govt strategy is about- think who, what, where, when and how.
2000-word analysis essaythat analyses the VIC Gov strategy by applying policy documents and theory. Students will need to demonstrate their understanding of the gendered nature of domestic violence and prevention strategies and connect the VIC strategy to the national risk assessment principles for domestic violence.
Document- https://www.vic.gov.au/free-violence-second-action-plan-2022-2025
3000 word draft due May 26nd 11.59pm (must be mostly completed and ready for class on Monday 29th)
The drafts will be shared with a class mate and go through a peer review and editing process directed by Audrey in class. You will then have a week to complete it and submit the final for marking.
Final due June 5th 11.59pmReferences: Use the American Psychological Association 7th edition (APA 7)
Policy documents may be the ones discussed here: https://safeandequal.org.au/legislative-policy-frameworks/ Please also do your own research and reading to find documents
Theories may be: Gender theory, feminist theory etc.
Kang, M., Lessard, D., Heston, L., & Nordmarken, S. (2017). Introduction to Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies. Amherst, Massachusetts: UMass Amherst.
Plus from the content in the unit outline:
Theories of Gender: Essentialism vs. social constructivism
Gender inequality and power relations
Sexuality
Hegemonic masculinity - patriarchy
Gender-based social structures and socialising agents
Intersectionality
