The University of Western Ontario
Department of Geography

*SAMPLE OUTLINE*
Geography 369F/G
GEOGRAPHY OF GENDER

Instructors: Dr. Jeff Hopkins                                      Dr. Mireya Folch-Serra
Telphone:679-2111 Ext. 5027                                  679-2111 Ext. 5006
Office: Room 2423 SSC                                           Office: Room 1403 SSC
Office Hours: T.B.A.

Lecture: Two Hours
Tutorial: One Hour

INTRODUCTION
Space matters and geography has a place in the gender discourse. Certain sites are for men; others for women. Is this the 'natural' order of social relations or are such spatial divisions an expression of cultural norms? This is a central question to ponder when looking at the meanings of femininity and masculinity. In this course we will analyze the social/spatial division of gender focusing on plurality and space. For example, how does being a 'man' or a 'woman' vary through time and space? Do men and women relate to the natural environment differently? Do the sexes have equal access to public and private places? Should they? What have geographers done to address these questions? This course has been conceived as a joint male/female effort, with both male and female students in mind, to engage in a broad dialogue about a major issue of the late 20th century: gender.

OBJECTIVES
This course has three primary objectives: 1) to explain and critique gender theoretically and conceptually 2) by way of systematically identifying, reviewing and analyzing the cultural conflicts of FEMININITIES and MASCULINITIES as constituted in the spaces of contemporary society, 3) while directing students toward a path of continuous conversation on gender. By the end of this course, you should be able to better recognize, assess and critique the sites where gender issues are contested and resolved. This should foster a way of thinking by which false reasoning will be exposed.

COURSE CONTENT
The following is a brief, general outline of the topics that will, more or less, be addressed in the course. Several films and numerous slides will enrich these classes. Lectures will be drawn from the assigned readings and a variety of other sources. You must attend all of the lectures and tutorials, complete the assigned readings, and follow--if not actively participate in--the class discussions in order to successfully complete the essays, the final exam and, consequently, the course.

LECTURE TOPICS (Sample)
1. The cultural politics of gendered spaces
2. Geographers and gender: an historical review
3. Mothering the Earth: human/environment relations
4. Women and city life
5. Representations of women in art space
6. Feminist methodology: reflexivity, dialogism
7. Patriarchy and the masculine ideal
8. Arenas of male dominance
9. Representations of men in media space
10. Men in domestic space
11. Spaces of male friendship
12. Towards genderless spaces
13. Overview, review, exam preparation

TUTORIALS
Considerable emphasis in this course is placed upon improving your skills of critical assessment. The readings will prove challenging and will demonstrate, by way of example, how one might systematically critique various gender issues from the perspective of a cultural-political geographical standpoint. The tutorials will give you an opportunity to question and discuss the lectures, readings and related issues with us and other students. The tutorials are not lectures nor are they oral exams; they are a forum for discussion, debate and inquiry. Given the nature of the topics covered and the diversity of views you will bring to these sessions, we think they will prove helpful and intellectually stimulating. They are not optional. Your attendance and participation is, as with the lectures, mandatory.

TUTORIAL SCHEDULE (Sample)
1. Tips on Successful Essay Writing
2. Humour and the Gender Wars
3. Video & discussion
4. Excluded Geographies: Gay & Lesbian Spaces
5. Marketing Femininity
6. Video & discussion
7. Pop Music: Critiquing Manly Music 8. Marketing Masculinity

EVALUATION

Your evaluation is based primarily on your ability to fulfill the three primary objectives of the course as evidenced in the assignments, exercises and final exam. Your final standing in the course is based upon the two assignments and one examination listed above. The bulk of your grade, 60 %, is based on two essays of 1,500-2,000 words or 6-8- typed pages. Topics, requirements and means of evaluation will be outlined when assigned. Although the precise format of the final, three-hour examination will be explained well in advance of its sitting, it may include all or some of the following formats: essay questions, short answer, multiple choice, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank.

GRADES
How do we grade? We regard the mark of 'C' (60%-69%) indicative of average work, both competent and acceptable. You have completed all of the assignments and readings and demonstrated a general understanding of the course material as evidenced in the essays, labs and final exam. A grade of 'B' (70%-79%) reflects evidence of an above average effort and performance. Not only have you fulfilled the assignments in a more meticulous fashion, you have demonstrated a more thorough understanding of the material and gone a few extra steps beyond the average student as evidenced on the test and in your written work. An 'A' (80%-89%) is reserved for outstanding effort and achievement. Exceptional diligence, a thorough knowledge of the course material, and the ability to apply and convey concepts in an effective, logical and literate fashion are clearly evident. Hard labour and exceptional effort are necessary but not, by themselves, sufficient to warrant an 'A.' An 'A+' (90%+) is extremely rare. An exceptionally outstanding performance on the examination, and essays demonstrating a superb command of English and a critical mind capable of synthesizing complex facts and ideas to arrive at particularly astute conclusions, will earn this prestigious grade.

READING MATERIALS
There is no single, self-contained text book for this course. Chapters, essays and articles from numerous authors will be used throughout the term. These works will be placed on Heavy Reserves in D.B. Weldon Library. You are responsible for the mandatory readings and are strongly encouraged to read the optional works as your time and interest permit. They will certainly help you significantly with the class discussions, essay assignments and the final examination. The reading schedule is as follows:

Lecture # 1: The Cultural Politics of Gendered Spaces
Bowlby, S., Lewis, J., McDowell, L., and J.Foord (1989). The Geography of
    Gender', in Peet, R. and Thrift, N. (eds.), pp. 157-175. New Models in
    Geography,Vol. 2. London: Unwin Hyman.
Domosh, M. and M.S. Kenzer (1991). 'Geography and Gender' The Professional
    Geographer 43 (1), 105-106.

Optional:
Morgan, D.H.J. (1992). 'Men and Feminism', in Discovering Men, pp. 6-23. New
    York: Routledge.

Lecture # 2: Geographers and gender: an historical review
Rose, G. (1993). Feminism and Geography: The Limits of Geographical
    Knowledge. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, pp. 1-40.

Optional:
Pratt, G. (1994). 'Feminist Geographies', in The Dictionary of Human Geography,
    3rd edition.. R.J. Johnston, D. Gregory, and D.M. Smith (eds.), pp. 192-196.
    Cambridge, Mass.: Blackwell. [Weldon Reference GF4.D52 1994]

Lecture # 3: Mothering the Earth: human/environment relations
Seager, J. (1993). Earth Follies: Coming to Feminist Terms With The Global
    Environmental Crisis. New York: Routledge, pp. 222-252.

Optional:
Mackenzie, S. (1989). 'Restructuring the Relations of Work and Life: Women as
    Environmental Actors, Feminism ans Geographical Analysis', in Remaking
    Human Geography, A. Kobayashi and S. Mackenzie (eds.), pp. 40-61. Boston:
    Unwin Hyman.

Lecture # 4: Women and city life
England, K. (Ed.)(1996). Who Will Mind the Baby? Geographies of Child Care
    and Working Mothers. New York: Routledge, pp.109-122.

Optional:
England, K. (1993). 'Changing Suburbs, Changing Women: Geographic
    Perspectives on Suburban Women and Suburbanization'. Frontiers: A Journal
    of Women's Studies, 24-43.

Lecture # 5: Representations of women in art space
Massey, D. (1994). Space, Place and Gender. Minneapolis: University of
    Minneapolis, pp. 177-190.

Optional:
Deutsche, R. (1991). 'Boys Town'. Environment and Planning D: Society and
    Space 9, 5-30.

Lecture # 6: Feminist methodology: reflexivity, dialogism
Nast, H. et al (1994). 'Women in the Field: Critical Feminist Methodologies and
    Theoretical Perspectives', The Professional Geographer, 46, 54-102.

Lecture # 7: Patriarchy and the Masculine Ideal
Coltrane, S. (1994). 'Theorizing Masculinities in Contemporary Social Science', in
    Theorizing Masculinities. H. Brod and M. Kaufman (eds.), pp. 39-60. Thousand
    Oaks: Sage.

Optional:
Remy, J. (1990). 'Patriarchy and Fratriarchy as Forms of Androcracy', in Men,
    Masculinities and Social Theory. J. Hearn and D. Morgan (eds.), pp. 43-53.
    London: Unwin Hyman.
Shurmer-Smith, P. and Hannam K. (1994). 'It's a Man's World', in Worlds of
    Desire, Realms of Power: A Cultural Geography, pp. 95-107. New York:
    Edward Arnold.

Lecture # 8: Arenas of male dominance
Morgan, D.H.J. (1994). 'Theatre of War: Combat, the Military, and Masculinities',
    in Theorizing Masculinities. H. Brod and M. Kaufman (eds.), pp. 165-182.
    Thousand Oaks: Sage.

Optional:
Kimmel, M.S., and M. Kaufman (1994). 'Weekend Warriors: The New Men's
    Movement', in Theorizing Masculinities. H. Brod and M. Kaufman (eds.), pp.
    259-288. Thousand Oaks: Sage

Lecture # 9: Representations of men in media space
Steinman, C. (1992). 'Gaze Out of Bounds: Men Watching Men on Television', in
    Men, Masculinity and the Media. S. Craig (ed.), pp.199-214. Newbury Park:
    Sage.

Optional:
Jackson, P. (1991). 'The Cultural Politics of Masculinity: Towards a Social
    Geography' Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers. N.S. 16:
    199-213.

Lecture # 10: Men in domestic space
Shelton, B.A., and D. John (1993). 'Ethnicity, Race, and Difference: A
    Comparison of White, Black, and Hispanic Men's Household Labour Time', in
    Men, Work, and Family. J.C. Hood (ed.), pp. 131-150. Newbury Park: Sage.

Optional:
Fassinger, P.A. (1993). 'Meanings of Housework for Single Fathers and Mothers:
    Insights into Gender Inequality', in Men, Work, and Family. J.C. Hood (ed.), pp.
    195-216. Newbury Park: Sage.

Lecture # 11: Spaces of male friendship
Hansen, K.V. (1992). 'Our Eyes Behold Each Other: Masculinity and Intimate
    Friendship in Antebellum New England', in Men's Friendships. P.M. Nardi (ed.),
    pp.35-58. Newbury Park: Sage.

Optional:
Swain, S.O. (1992). 'Men's Friendships with Women: Intimacy, Sexual
    Boundaries, and the Informant Role', in Men's Friendships. P.M. Nardi (ed.), pp.
    153-171. Newbury Park: Sage.

Lecture # 12: Towards genderless spaces
Haas, L. (1993). 'Nurturing Fathers and Working Mothers: Changing Gender
    Roles in Sweden', in Men, Work, and Family. J.C. Hood (ed.), pp. 238-261.
    Newbury Park: Sage.

APPEALS, PLAGIARISM, DROPS, EXTENSIONS, EXEMPTIONS & LATE PENALTIES
You are advised to read the course calender to familiarize yourself with the university's regulations and procedures concerning appeals ('relief'), plagiarism and penalties. Should you feel your final grade in the course is biased, inaccurate or unfair, you do have the right to appeal your mark. Be aware that marks may be raised--as well as lowered--through an appeal process. Please refer to the Western Calendar prior to doing so. In an attempt to avoid such time-consuming and stressful procedures, I assure you I reflect carefully on each and every piece of work I grade. I stand by the marks I assign and those of my Teaching Assistant. Plagiarism in all its forms is, of course, unacceptable and those who tempt fate will be persecuted to the fullest extent allowed under the university's regulations: do your own work. If you should desire to drop the course you must follow the procedure established by the Dean's office and complete the appropriate forms. Please note that any requests for extensions on essay deadlines must be made in writing to either Dr. Folch-Serra or Dr. Hopkins, at least seven days before the essay is due. Assignments are due at the beginning of the scheduled lab session. Late essays will be penalized 10% per day; those over three days late will not count (i.e. they will be graded for your benefit but the mark will be recorded as zero). Never slip late assignments under our doors. Requests to have an essay re-evaluated must be submitted in writing to the professor who marked it within one week of receiving the graded assignment. In this written request for re-appraisal the specifics of what you would like re-visited and the justification for doing so will be clearly and concisely presented.

Please seek assistance and adjustments as early as possible.

MUTUAL EXPECTATIONS
You can expect us to come prepared for, and attend, all lectures and tutorials regularly and punctually. We will strive to promote a collegial atmosphere of mutual respect conducive to the exchange of ideas and learning. We demand the same from you. Reading during a lecture, the disturbing consumption of food or drink, littering the classroom, the use of walkmans, radios and other activities which may impede the ability of you or other students to learn are unacceptable behaviours. If we all abide by this code of civility and mutual respect, we set the stage for a mature, safe and stimulating intellectual forum.

Finally, if you have problems or questions with any aspect of the course, please speak to one of the instructors during office hours. We are approachable !

PLEASE NOTE
Course content and order of presentations may deviate from this
general outline due to unforeseen circumstances