swp1spp social policy and practice a
SOCIAL POLICY AND PRACTICE A
SWP1SPP
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students are introduced to various historical, contemporary and comparative understandings of poverty and inequality. Students examine various definitions and ways to measure poverty, and explore the impact of poverty and inequality on individuals and society. Australian social policy approaches to the alleviation of poverty are explored in relation to various groups at particular risk of poverty.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaureen Long
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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PrerequisitesN/A
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Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A hand up not a hand out | Preliminary | Australian Senate Communities Afairs Committee | AGPS, 2004. |
| Readings | Social Policy in Australia, Understanding for Action | Preliminary | McClelland, A. and Smyth, P. (eds) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, MELBOURNE, 2005. |
| Readings | The Poverty Wars | Preliminary | Saunders, P. | UNIVERSITY OF NSW PRESS, SYDNEY, 2005. |
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