This course provides an introduction to the key social divisions in modern society. In this module you will learn about the various dimensions of social divisions and the role they play in organising identities, everyday interactions, communities, and social spaces. We will also examine how social differences become the basis for stratifying societies and as such result in social hierarchies and inequalities. The module will explore in depth key debates about the role of gender, class, and ‘race’ and ethnicity, and their intersections, in modern societies.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
Understand the importance of social differences in modern societies
Demonstrate knowledge of the social processes associated with class, gender, and ethnicity and the relation among them
Explain the role of inequality as an issue in the development of sociological thought and research
Critically evaluate social processes which result in social division and their role in everyday life
Assessment
30170-01 : Assignment : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
3000 word essay for both main and reassessment (100%)