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 196-003 Theorising Social Inequality

Note

Formerly available as 196-215/315/415. Students who have completed 196-215/315/415 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Phillip Swain

Prerequisites

Selection into the BSW, or for BA students, 50 points of First Year subjects.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

A 90-minute lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

This subject explores the development of social policy and community services in Australia. It includes an historical analysis of approaches to 'welfare' or well-being, and considers social work practice within the context of social inequality, as it is produced and re-produced through socio-economic class, race, ethnic and gender power relations. Students who complete the subject should comprehend different theoretical approaches to understanding the provision of 'welfare' or social well-being and the development of social policy.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words. Attendance at a minimum of 75% of tutorials is a hurdle requirement for this subject.

Prescribed Texts
  • L Bryson, Welfare and the State. Macmillian 1992.
  • J Wilson, J Thomson & V Anthony (eds), The Australian Welfare State: Key Documents and Themes. Macmillan 1996.
  • J O'Connor, O Orloff & S Shaver, States, Markets, Families. Cambridge University Press, 1999.
  • R Hugman, Social Welfare and Social Value. Macmillan 1998.
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