HSC: Society and Culture

'Pick-Me Girls' is a misogynistic phenomenon that constructs women as being in inherent competition, performing for the 'male gaze' challenging the notion of female solidarity.

An investigation into the role of popular culture and filmic institutions in the diffusion of gender roles at the macro level of Indian society.

 An investigation into the socio-cultural construction of singleness. To what extent are singles constructed as figures of empowerment or the subject of exclusion?

An investigation into Neo-Paganism’s embrace of Consumerist values and the subsequent implications for diverse cultural identities.

An investigation into the prevalence of androcentrism within contemporary Western industry, and the subsequent exclusionary implications of a system structured to reward masculinity.

The rise of digital technologies has developed concepts of blackfishing which contributes to existing prejudices against people of colour, thus further perpetuating social exclusion.

This study will evaluate the role of misandrist and misogynistic attitudes in the feminist movement, and how these behaviours can lead to further feminist dissent amongst institutions. 

An investigation into how the advertisement industry reinforces society's masculine ideals to perpetuate a capitalist, consumer-based reality.

An investigation into how neoliberalism compliments Australian ideology and identity to undermine feminism.

The Exclusion of Women from Australian National Identity

An investigation into the Gender Disparity and Hegemonic Representations of Women in Gaming Culture and Esports.

An in-depth investigation on the role of mass media and unconscious bias in the perpetuation of prejudices and racial stereotypes that influence injustices experienced by minority groups within contemporary society.

An investigation into the ways in which the misrepresentation of Indigenous Australians within film media perpetuates misinformed cultural stereotypes throughout society

An investigation into the role of the media in maintaining the process of othering, with a specific focus on perceptions of Indigenous Australians and women in the workforce.

Despite perceptions of youth shallowness and apathetic political engagement, moral conservatism from government institutions has prompted a deeply engaged youth population.

Data tracking as part of a macro political agenda of social control, leading to the corruption of civil liberties and political polarisation.

An investigation into comic books’ capacity to act as a powerful conduit for change with regards to the acceptance and inclusion of the LGBTQI+ community.

An investigation into how the appropriation and misuse of indigenous art affects the inclusion of Aboriginal peoples identity and culture in Australian society.

How the shackles of the patriarchy restrict masculine expression and hinder gender inclusivity.  An investigation into the currently limited gendered terrain and a false sense of liberation.

“Politicians are increasingly utilising social media as a campaigning platform, bypassing traditional media sources and hence, threatening democratic principles.”

The misrepresentation of Afghan women in mainstream media has constructed harmful stereotypes that perpetuate exclusionary perceptions of an oppressed passive gender.

Climate change action has been paralysed by political and social denialism fuelled by ignorance, apathy and misinformation. 

An investigation into how boys and young men can be effectively socialised into feminist values as allies.

A cultural investigation of the commodification of skin complexion by the media through the use of skin bleaching and tanning products.

An investigation into the nature and effects of Western Parliamentary values that prohibit equitable access to parliamentary processes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

An investigation into how apathy and fear in combination with changes in news media and capitalistic ideals have contributed to the erosion of civil liberties within Australia and the United States.

An investigation into ethnic and cultural representation, discrimination and stereotypes in video games, and the perpetuation of these within the gaming community and industry.