While men make up less than half of the Australian population, males have traditionally dominated positions of power in political and economic domains. Explain how hegemonic masculinity impacts on life-chances in Australia, and why social change movements that have advocated for gender equality over the past 30 years have not resulted in higher degrees of gender balance in political and corporate power in Australia. In answering this question you should refer to the relevant social theory and research.

The purpose of this assignment is to test your understanding of the material presented in lectures, tutorials and tutorial readings in the course. This essay is worth 40 per cent of your assessment and is due on Sunday, Week 11 by Midnight. It is an expectation that students will consult and utilise at least eight scholarly sources in writing this particular assignment, which should be evident in the in-text referencing and reference list. In addressing any of the set questions, be sure to include a combination of appropriate theory, research data and critical insight in making your argument.

Write a 1500-word essay on one of the following topics:

1. While men make up less than half of the Australian population, males have traditionally dominated positions of power in political and economic domains. Explain how hegemonic masculinity impacts on life-chances in Australia, and why social change movements that have advocated for gender equality over the past 30 years have not resulted in higher degrees of gender balance in political and corporate power in Australia. In answering this question you should refer to the relevant social theory and research.