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:
- That social inequalities are problematic
- That we all benefit from at least some forms of inequality (while also being disadvantaged by others)
| Paper title | Social Inequality |
|---|---|
| Paper code | SOCI205 |
| Subject | Sociology |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- 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
- More information link
View more information on Sociology, Gender Studies and Criminology's website
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Associate Professor Melanie Beres
- 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
