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Inequalities: Future Challenges (SOCI10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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Ever wondered what is the connection between the #wearethe99percent and #metoo campaigns? These social movements tap into increased awareness of rising inequalities across the world. This subject will introduce students to core themes of inequality and social differences from a sociological perspective. Students will be introduced to key theoretical concepts and trends to explain social inequality. Course content with include, but not be limited to, inequality in race, class and gender.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Demonstrate a sociological understanding of contemporary social inequalities such as class, gender, and ethnicity
- Have a good understanding of the different dimensions involved in social inequalities
- Demonstrate an ability to apply sociological theories, concepts and evidence to the analyse sources of social inequalities and how they are reproduced
- Communicate sociological analyses of inequality using both oral and written formats.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Develop oral communication and written communication skills
- Demonstrate collaborative learning, problem solving and team work
- Demonstrate statistical reasoning and application of theory to practice
- Demonstrate interpretation and analysis, and critical thinking
- Access data and other information from a range of sources.
Last updated: 15 February 2024