Inequality, Inclusion and Critical Social Policy - DMP2030

Assessment 1: Other

Topic and primary/secondary research strategy agreed with Tutor

Other

Assessment 2: Written plan

Written plan

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Students prepare an individual 6,000 word report that critically analyses a specific Social Inclusion Policy initiative (identified in agreement with tutor/s) in relation to differing theoretical understandings of inequality and exclusion in modern British society (final assessment; 100% weighting) – to meet all the module learning outcomes. This may draw on primary empirical research if agreed by the Tutor.

Written Assignment

<p>This module focuses on differing theoretical and ideological understandings of social inclusion, and the role of social policy in response to experiences of inequality, exclusion and marginalisation in modern British society. It addresses how greater social inclusion can be achieved through consideration of key social policy challenges such as poverty and inequality, social exclusion, welfare dependency , changing family structures, and globalisation, and specific modern social policy priority areas, such as educational and employment disadvantage and disengagement, youth crime, community cohesion and welfare to work. The module will require students to deepen understandings of different theoretical social policy perspectives around inclusion and exclusion, and to engage in research into and critical analysis of specific social policy issues and operations.</p>

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DMP2030 - Inequality, Inclusion and Critical Social Policy

Inequality, Inclusion and Critical Social Policy

Shows a comprehensive understanding of theoretical and ethical issues relating to processes of social research.

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the current policy debates and developments around inequality and social inclusion, and their implications for professional practice with young people and communities.

Assesses and critically interrogates theoretical frameworks in the presentation of research findings, and in discussing inequality and exclusion in society.

Uses theoretical frameworks to assess and critically evaluate social policy approaches to tackling Inequality and exclusion.

Designs and completes an appropriately designed and theorised piece of ethically- based social research.

Displays a systematic knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical explanations for current social exclusion issues.