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    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

    Paper title Social Inequality
    Subject Sociology
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $981.75
    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

    sgsc@otago.ac.nz

    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

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    L1 Monday 14:00-15:50 29-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    T1 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 30-35, 37-41
    T2 Tuesday 13:00-13:50 30-35, 37-41
    T3 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 30-35, 37-41
    T4 Thursday 15:00-15:50 30-35, 37-41
    T5 Thursday 16:00-16:50 30-35, 37-41
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