SOCI205 Social Inequality

Overview

A critical examination of various forms of inequalities within New Zealand and globally.

This paper is concerned with making social inequalities visible. We begin with two assumptions:

1. That social inequalities are problematic
2. That we all benefit from at least some forms of inequality (while also being disadvantaged by others)

Throughout the paper, we will begin to uncover how these inequalities operate in our own lives. We will explore various forms of social inequality, from the local to global inequalities, and explore issues related to ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, gender identity, ability and age.

About this paper

Prerequisite

(SOCI 101 or SOCI 102 or SOCI 103) or 54 points

Schedule C

Arts and Music

Eligibility

Suitable for undergraduates interested in inequality and required for entry into Social Work.

Contact

sgsc@otago.ac.nz

More information link

View more information on Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology's website

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Dr Peyton Bond

Paper Structure

The paper is structured around theories used to investigate social inequality. Some theories help explain why inequalities exist, while others explain how they benefit some people at the expense of others. At the end of the paper we explore theories that provide a pathway for change.

Teaching Arrangements

Lectures: Two hours per week.
Tutorials: One hour per week, starting from the second week.

Textbooks

Readings will be available on e-Reserve on Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Critical thinking, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

• Identify and understand various forms of inequality that persist in New Zealand
• Understand theories on how inequalities came to be and how they are perpetuated
• Apply particular theories of inequality to the social world

Timetable

Overview

A critical examination of various forms of inequalities within New Zealand and globally.

This paper is concerned with making social inequalities visible. We begin with two assumptions:

1. That social inequalities are problematic
2. That we all benefit from at least some forms of inequality (while also being disadvantaged by others)

Throughout the paper, we will begin to uncover how these inequalities operate in our own lives. We will explore various forms of social inequality, from the local to global inequalities, and explore issues related to ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, gender identity, ability and age.

About this paper

Prerequisite

(SOCI 101 or SOCI 102 or SOCI 103) or 54 points

Schedule C

Arts and Music

Eligibility

Suitable for undergraduates interested in inequality and required for entry into Social Work.

Contact

sgsc@otago.ac.nz

More information link

View more information on Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology's website

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Dr Peyton Bond

Paper Structure

The paper is structured around theories used to investigate social inequality. Some theories help explain why inequalities exist, while others explain how they benefit some people at the expense of others. At the end of the paper we explore theories that provide a pathway for change.

Teaching Arrangements

Lectures: Two hours per week.
Tutorials: One hour per week, starting from the second week.

Textbooks

Readings will be available on e-Reserve on Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Critical thinking, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

• Identify and understand various forms of inequality that persist in New Zealand
• Understand theories on how inequalities came to be and how they are perpetuated
• Apply particular theories of inequality to the social world

Timetable