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Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

5504HASS-JAN-PAR

Aims

The module applies relevant research and theory to exploring the ways in which societal divisions impact on both the lives of those people affected by such divisions and on society more generally. The module focuses on experiences of discrimination and marginalisation at multiple levels within modern Britain. This module seeks to explore why and how membership of a social constituency affects one’s life chances and what needs to be done to achieve a more socially inclusive Britain. Regular tutorials will provide opportunities for informal formative assessment to support student learning and discuss their overall progress.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically discuss the core theories and concepts from the social sciences that assist our understanding of social divisions.
2.
Analyse relevant concepts and empirical data on how social divisions covered in the module impact both on the life chances of those people affected by such divisions.
3.
Evaluate strategies to tackle social discrimination across different social groups within Britain

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Youth Culture Youth Culture – concepts. Young people in society Inequality, young people and social policy Gender Gender, gender roles, femininity & masculinity – theory Gender and the social institutions Gender inequality and social policy Ethnicity ‘Race’ and ethnicity – concepts Multi-cultural societies Racism, inequality and social policy Age & Ageing Ageing – concepts and theories Ageing and inequalities Ageing, ageism and social policy Disability Issues Disability - theoretical perspectives and models Inequalities and disability Disability and social policy
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