230053 SE B8 Sociology of Gender (2026S)
Selected Research Areas
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 02.02.2026 00:01 to We 18.02.2026 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Su 15.03.2026 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 03.03. 13:15 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Tuesday 17.03. 13:15 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Tuesday 14.04. 13:15 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- N Tuesday 28.04. 13:15 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Tuesday 12.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Tuesday 26.05. 13:15 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Tuesday 09.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Tuesday 23.06. 13:15 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This seminar provides students with insights into the sociology of gender through a systematic exploration of key issues, theories and fields of research. Key theoretical concepts such as ‘doing gender’ and ‘gender as a social structure’ are introduced, and students analyse how gender is actively constructed in everyday life and how it functions as a fundamental category of social order. Students will also also explore important feminist movements of the 20th and 21st centuries and their influence on sociological concepts of gender. Particular attention is paid to current debates and the question of how social movements continue to shape gender studies and social change today. Students learn key terms and theories of gender sociology, are able to analyse gender as a social structure and practice, apply theoretical concepts to empirical examples, and develop a critical perspective on social gender relations.
Assessment and permitted materials
- Oral presentation on choice of required reading (group work) - 30% of the final mark
- Ethnographic observation and analysis (written analysis with oral presentation in seminar; individually assessed) - 30% of the final mark
- Written exam in the final seminar (Essay on a chosen topic related to themes of the seminar) - 60% of the final markIt is not permitted to use AI-tools to compose assignments.
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Note from SPL Sociology:
Students do not have an inherent right to a fixed percentage of permitted absences in courses with continuous assessment, regardless of the reason. Instructors may define specific attendance requirements for such courses.
All students admitted to a course must be assessed unless they withdraw in time or can provide a valid reason for a delayed withdrawal immediately after the obstacle is removed. In cases such as prolonged illness, a withdrawal may be granted even after the official deadline. The course instructor decides whether a valid reason exists. Any withdrawal request must be submitted without delay.
All components of the assessment must be completed. Plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin in Moodle) may be used as part of the evaluation process. The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for generating texts is only permitted with the explicit approval of the course instructor.
To ensure academic integrity, the instructor may require an oral reflection ("grade-relevant discussion") on the submitted seminar paper, which must be successfully completed.
If any part of the performance is obtained through deception—such as cheating during exams or tests, plagiarism, or forging signatures on attendance lists—the entire course will be graded as “not assessed” and recorded accordingly.
Further information can be found in the section on study regulations: https://satzung.univie.ac.at/studienrecht/.
If you have failed a course with continuous assessment three times and wish to register for a fourth attempt, please contact the Sociology Student Services Office during the registration period. (See also: "Third repeat of courses with continuous assessment" https://soziologie.univie.ac.at/info/pruefungen/#c56313)
- Ethnographic observation and analysis (written analysis with oral presentation in seminar; individually assessed) - 30% of the final mark
- Written exam in the final seminar (Essay on a chosen topic related to themes of the seminar) - 60% of the final markIt is not permitted to use AI-tools to compose assignments.
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Note from SPL Sociology:
Students do not have an inherent right to a fixed percentage of permitted absences in courses with continuous assessment, regardless of the reason. Instructors may define specific attendance requirements for such courses.
All students admitted to a course must be assessed unless they withdraw in time or can provide a valid reason for a delayed withdrawal immediately after the obstacle is removed. In cases such as prolonged illness, a withdrawal may be granted even after the official deadline. The course instructor decides whether a valid reason exists. Any withdrawal request must be submitted without delay.
All components of the assessment must be completed. Plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin in Moodle) may be used as part of the evaluation process. The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for generating texts is only permitted with the explicit approval of the course instructor.
To ensure academic integrity, the instructor may require an oral reflection ("grade-relevant discussion") on the submitted seminar paper, which must be successfully completed.
If any part of the performance is obtained through deception—such as cheating during exams or tests, plagiarism, or forging signatures on attendance lists—the entire course will be graded as “not assessed” and recorded accordingly.
Further information can be found in the section on study regulations: https://satzung.univie.ac.at/studienrecht/.
If you have failed a course with continuous assessment three times and wish to register for a fourth attempt, please contact the Sociology Student Services Office during the registration period. (See also: "Third repeat of courses with continuous assessment" https://soziologie.univie.ac.at/info/pruefungen/#c56313)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Attendance is compulsory. In order to meet the requirements of this seminar, you are expected to read the prescribed reading material for each seminar; to be prepared to actively participate in group discussions on the theories, concepts, topics and perspectives addressed in the readings; and to communicate your interpretations and perspectives on the readings to the group during the seminar sessions.Assessment criteria:
- Relevance of the selected topic; ability to communicate complex ideas; evidence of author's own contribution.
- Logical development and clear illustration of an argument and/or answer to a specific question.
- Clear structure and appropriate presentation (introduction, main body and conclusion; clear structure, correct grammar and syntax).
- Reference to academic literature discussed in the seminar and correct citation (Harvard or Chicago style) as well as a complete bibliography.All assessments must be completed and passed (i.e. grades 1-4).
- Relevance of the selected topic; ability to communicate complex ideas; evidence of author's own contribution.
- Logical development and clear illustration of an argument and/or answer to a specific question.
- Clear structure and appropriate presentation (introduction, main body and conclusion; clear structure, correct grammar and syntax).
- Reference to academic literature discussed in the seminar and correct citation (Harvard or Chicago style) as well as a complete bibliography.All assessments must be completed and passed (i.e. grades 1-4).
Examination topics
Required readings; independently researched literature; additional materials uploaded to the learning platform Moodle.
Reading list
Indicative reading (final reading list will be made available at the beginning of the course):
Aulenbacher, B. Wetterer, A. (Hg.) (2009): Arbeit, Perspektiven und Diagnosen der Geschlechterforschung. Münster: Westfälisches Dampfboot (2. Auflage 2012).
Tolasch, E., Küppers, C., Grenz, S., Buschmeyer, A. (2025). Geschlechtersoziologie. utb.
Hark, S. und Villa, P. (2017): Unterscheiden und herrschen. Ein Essay zu den ambivalenten Verflechtungen von Rassismus, Sexismus und Feminismus in der Gegenwart. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag.
Risman, B. J. (2004). Gender as a Social Structure: Theory Wrestling with Activism. Gender and Society, 18(4), 429–450.
West, C., & Zimmerman, D. H. (1987). Doing Gender. Gender & Society, 1(2), 125–151.
Aulenbacher, B. Wetterer, A. (Hg.) (2009): Arbeit, Perspektiven und Diagnosen der Geschlechterforschung. Münster: Westfälisches Dampfboot (2. Auflage 2012).
Tolasch, E., Küppers, C., Grenz, S., Buschmeyer, A. (2025). Geschlechtersoziologie. utb.
Hark, S. und Villa, P. (2017): Unterscheiden und herrschen. Ein Essay zu den ambivalenten Verflechtungen von Rassismus, Sexismus und Feminismus in der Gegenwart. Bielefeld: transcript Verlag.
Risman, B. J. (2004). Gender as a Social Structure: Theory Wrestling with Activism. Gender and Society, 18(4), 429–450.
West, C., & Zimmerman, D. H. (1987). Doing Gender. Gender & Society, 1(2), 125–151.
Association in the course directory
im auslaufenden Bachelorstudiengang Soziologie Äquivalent zu BA A2 VOSE Spezielle Soziologie
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