Gender and Crime (CRIM30013)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Virtually all aspects of crime and criminal justice are gendered. For instance, patterns of both offending and victimization follow heavily gendered patterns, while the criminal justice system is itself a traditionally ‘masculine’ institution. Likewise, both offending and victimization are implicated in the performance of gender identity. In this subject, students will be invited to critically interrogate ways in which gender shapes experiences of crime, victimisation and the operation of the criminal justice system, drawing on contemporary theory, research and applied case studies. This subject will also support students in developing the skills to communicate key theories, concepts, research and debates on gender and crime to a range of different audiences, utilising diverse mediums.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete this subject should be able to: 

  • Describe the key features of theoretical and conceptual frameworks for understanding gender
  • Explain the relevance of theories of gender to criminological research and practice
  • Synthesise criminological (and other relevant) research relating to gender
  • Critically appraise criminological research and criminal justice practice relating to gender
  • Communicate relevant theory and research to a range of different audiences and using oral and written communication skills
  • Assess the work of peers in a respectful and constructive manner through the application of assessment rubrics.

Generic skills

Students who complete this subject should be able to:

  • Critical analysis
  • Content area expertise
  • Ability to synthesise academic literature and theory
  • Ability to work collaboratively with peers
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas using a range of modes
  • Ability to undertake independent research.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Group podcast recording (3-5 students per group) (20 minutes)

  • 800 words (equivalent)
Week 515%

Peer review of podcast

  • 200 words
Week 610%

Article for The Conversation

  • 1000 words
Week 925%

Research essay

  • 2000 words
During the examination period50%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorBianca Fileborn
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours: a 1 hour of online content and a 2 hour seminar per week for 12 weeks.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    Associate Professor Bianca Fileborn: biancaf@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 4 March 2025