ATS3737 - Social justice - 2017

This unit introduces to students a sociological understanding of social justice related issues including gender equity, minority rights, democratic government, economic opportunity, environmental protection and human rights. It provides students a comparative view of social justice over a number of political and legal states and chronological periods. A variety of legal issues including those of constitutionalism, social control, and equity are examined to illustrate the disparate definitions of social justice.

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. identify issues of power and privilege
2. exhibit an awareness and understanding of self in relation to diverse and vulnerable populations
3. understand the various definitions and theoretical debates surrounding social justice
4. learn about national and international social justice movements
5. develop a sociological position regarding the analysis of contemporary social justice related issues
6. draw upon social justice perspectives to analyse contemporary social justice concerns.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Tori Stratford

ATS1367 and ATS1898 or SCY1802, or ATS1283 and ATS1284 or equivalent and two second-level sociology or criminal justice units

ATS2737, AZA2737, AZA3737