Society and Social Justice Module
Summary module description.
This module aims to explore the social, cultural and economic issues that shape an individual’s educational opportunities and pathways. We consider the ways that social organisations and social structures can promote and reinforce social inequalities amongst different groups of people, especially by socio-economic status (class), gender and ethnicity. Each session presents a different theme relevant to educators concerned about social justice. Students are introduced to key concepts and issues in the sociology of education. Our primary aim is to question the notion of meritocracy and you are encouraged to draw upon your own experiences in exploring how social justice issues are constituted and contested. You will be assessed by an individual 15 minute presentation.
Module aims •
To offer an introduction to the ways that socio-economic status (class), gender and ethnicity impact on different educational outcomes
• To consider the role and value of social theory in making sense of how social inequalities can be reproduced.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
• Identify some of the common barriers to social equality
• Identify the impact of social inequality on educational attainment and life course outcomes •Evaluate the value of theory in making sense of social inequality
• Students will have developed an understanding of a substantial body of knowledge about social justice issues
• Students will have increased their ability to communicate information in both oral and written communication
