Details for Social Identity in Australia

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The following courses are prerequisites:

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

Develop an understanding of sociological theory and its implications in Australian and global contexts;
Critically analyse the intersections of social and cultural factors that shape the identity of individuals and communities;
Examine a broad range of social issues, impacting individuals communities, with consideration given to local and national responses and interventions;
Critically analyse social differences and inequalities within Australia and consider the impact of individuals on social change.

Discussing sociological theories and theorists
The application of sociological theory to ‘real-world’ issues
How identity is influenced by social and cultural factors
Key identity markers in Australia such as: gender, sexuality, families, age, ethnicity, religion, sport
Exploration of social differences and inequalities in Australia in areas such as: class, gender, ethnicity, race, crime, technology
Understand social transformation
Explore ways each person can participate in social change
Understand the need for a broad range of interventions in people’s lives that work in conjunction with psychological interventions
Engaging with the broader public and policy realms

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Germov, J & Poole, M. eds. (2019). Public Sociology: An Introduction to Australian Society. 4th ed. Crow’s Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.

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