WORLDS OF EXCLUSION: GLOBAL SOCIAL INEQUALITIES
SOC3WOE
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we examine the challenges of creating a more equitable social world by aiming to understand social inequalities and their causes and consequences from a sociological perspective. We critically examine patterns of inequality within Australia and in global contexts, and explore the ways in which these patterns are rendered invisible or visible. Explanations of different kinds of social inequalities are examined within the context of theories of social stratification, power, equity and social justice. We tackle contemporary challenges such as the growing gap between poverty and wealth, gender inequality, racial discrimination, barriers to civic participation, alienation, class conflicts, and inequalities in the world stratification system. Students engage in critical thinking about the ways sociological theory and practice can contribute to effective polices and their implementation for shaping a more equitable social world.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Xianbi Huang
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: 30 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: SOC2WOE
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Social stratification and inequality: class conflict in historical, comparative, and global perspective
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Kerbo, H
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 8TH EDN
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Xianbi Huang
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Test (1200-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Research essay (1,200-word equivalent)This essay focuses on the content covered in the first half of the semester. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Research essay (1,600-word equivalent)This essay is an overall assessment of the content covered in the whole semester. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |