HISTORY 216

New Zealand Social History: Whanau, Family, Sex

Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for HISTORY 216.

Description

An introduction to the social history of Māori and Pākehā New Zealanders focusing on family relations and sexuality. Topics include Māori and Pākehā families in the colonial era, changing nineteenth and twentieth century courtship practices and family structures, state interventions in family life, attitudes to contraception, abortion, pornography and pleasure.

Availability 2017

Not taught in 2017

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Deborah Montgomerie

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

HISTORY 216: 15 points

Prerequisites

15 points at Stage I in History and 30 points passed

Restrictions

HISTORY 218, 316