Overview

The workshop format will use local and contemporary social problems Subjects may include, but are not limited to:

• Basic income - a way to tackle income inequalities
• Gypsy Travellers: the last ‘acceptable’ form of Racism
• Helping young people who are not in education, employment or training
• Tackling hate crimes

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Shows a basic awareness of definitions of concepts such as equality, diversity in relation to social policy. Provides a basic description of the literature in this field. Does not propose suggestions for how the 'social problems' discussed in the module can be tackled, or provides suggestions that are not relevant to the case study.

-good -Understand concepts such as equality, diversity, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination in relation to social policy. Can communicate effectively about relevant research.Able to propose suggestions for how the 'social problems' discussed in the module can be tackled.

-excellent -Has a critical understanding of how concepts such as equality, diversity, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination relate to social policy. Can critically analyse relevant research Able to propose clear and practical suggestions for how the 'social problems' discussed in the module can be tackled.

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to discuss a variety of 'social problems' either through group or individual work - whether it be written or oral communication.

• Become familiar with social inequalities relating to education, health, housing, employment, education policy as well as crime and criminal justice.

• Understand concepts such as inequalities, equality, diversity, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination in relation to social policy