Sociology of Differences and InequalitiesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- specify different sociological debates about differences and inequalities
- explore sociologically how differences such as gender, ethnicity, competence and class are structured, how they are reproduced and what kind of effects they have for individuals and groups
- use theoretical approaches in analyzing societal differences and inequalities.

Content

The objective of the course is to explore social structures from the perspective of intersecting differences and inequalities. The basic premise on the course is that differences between individuals and groups are not neutral facts but outcomes of cultural processes that are entwined with questions of power and governance. During the course the student will become acquainted with sociological debates about differences, power relations and justice.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0): Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient (1): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context.

Satisfactory (2): The performance mainly repeats the content of the course or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting skills to analyse and justify the content of the course. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Very good (4): The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. Performance manifest comprehension and skills to critically analyse and argue the content of the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.