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Inequality permeates all aspects of social life and structure. This course focuses on the major sociological approaches to the study of social inequality. Emphasising historical, social, and political processes, it utilises social science data and theory to explore key patterns and consequences of inequality in Scotland and beyond. In addition to examining distribution of income, it also focuses on occupational and class hierarchies, power conflicts, racial, ethnic, and gender inequality, poverty, social mobility, and inequality of educational opportunities.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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One or more of these courses have a limited number of places. Priority access will be given to students for whom this course is compulsory. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for more details on this process.
This course focuses on the major sociological approaches to the study of social inequality. Emphasising historical, social, and political processes, it utilises social science data and theory to explore key patterns and consequences of inequality in Scotland and beyond. In addition to examining distribution of income, it also focuses on occupational and class hierarchies, power conflicts, racial, ethnic, and gender inequality, poverty, social mobility between and within generations, and inequality of educational opportunities. When studying these topics, we will draw attention to the intersectionality of different aspects of inequality – that is, how inequalities based on, for example, gender, race, and social class overlap to create complex and multifaceted realities of disadvantage and privilege. Furthermore, we will also examine and reflect on our own life chances, both in a local and global perspective.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 30 | Feedback Weeks | 33 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided within three weeks of submission either in writing, in person or online. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to describe structural features of inequality in Scotland and beyond. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Learn to apply sociological theories and perspectives on inequality. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Obtain fundamental knowledge of the link between social policy and social inequalities. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the presence and outcomes of inequality among individuals, groups, and societies. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Be able to critically analyse the relationship between social position (e.g., social class, ethnicity, and gender) and life chances. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Feedback on exam performance can be provided on request. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to describe structural features of inequality in Scotland and beyond. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Learn to apply sociological theories and perspectives on inequality. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Obtain fundamental knowledge of the link between social policy and social inequalities. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the presence and outcomes of inequality among individuals, groups, and societies. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Be able to critically analyse the relationship between social position (e.g., social class, ethnicity, and gender) and life chances. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 34 | Feedback Weeks | 37 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback will be provided within three weeks of submission either in writing, in person or online. |
Word Count | 2500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to describe structural features of inequality in Scotland and beyond. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Learn to apply sociological theories and perspectives on inequality. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Obtain fundamental knowledge of the link between social policy and social inequalities. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the presence and outcomes of inequality among individuals, groups, and societies. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Be able to critically analyse the relationship between social position (e.g., social class, ethnicity, and gender) and life chances. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the presence and outcomes of inequality among individuals, groups, and societies. |
| Conceptual | Apply | Learn to apply sociological theories and perspectives on inequality. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Be able to describe structural features of inequality in Scotland and beyond. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Obtain fundamental knowledge of the link between social policy and social inequalities. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Be able to critically analyse the relationship between social position (e.g., social class, ethnicity, and gender) and life chances. |
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