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Development and Inequality (DEVT90062)
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This subject explores the relationship between development and inequality by taking India as a central example to investigate two inter-related questions: how do different patterns of development shape inequality and how do existing regimes of inequality limit development? Adopting an intersectional approach to inequality and a multi-dimensional approach to development to answer these questions, we analyse the paradox of persistently high rates of poverty and deepening inequalities within an economy that has registered the world’s second-highest economic growth rates for the last two and a half decades. We consider whether the example of India suggests the need to revise existing paradigms of development thinking. We explore how various development strategies in India have ameliorated or exacerbated the disadvantage of women, lower castes, Indigenous peoples and religious minorities. This subject aims to give students an understanding of how and why approaches to development have changed over time (in India and globally) as well as the skills to analyse how different development approaches (including state-led industrialisation, rights-based welfare and a business-friendly political economy) impact poverty and inequality.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Understand the relationship between patterns of development and inequality, particularly with reference to India
- Be able to understand the diversity of outcomes in different states in India with the same federal structure
- Identify effective public policies that might promote development with equality
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment of 1500 words
| During the teaching period | 30% |
Research essay
| End of semester | 70% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 100% of classes in order to pass this subject | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Development Studies Specialisation (formal) Development Studies - Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023