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Social Problems - (In)equality and (In)justice

Undergraduate | GRF-CCJ108 | 2023

Previously GRF-CCJ18

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Learn about different forms of power and oppression—and how they’re linked to social problems like crime. You’ll explore sociology and practice critical thinking. Approach criminology in a socially fair way.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

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Social Problems - (In)equality and (In)justice

About this subject

  • After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:

    1. Engage with a sociological framework to think critically about issues relevant to social problems and criminology
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of power, oppression, inequality, and intersectionality and the relevance of these to social problems and criminology
    3. Apply the above concepts to understand the relationship between your biography and social structures
    4. Analyse social problems of concern to criminology and critically reflect on the notion of justice

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • GRF-CCJ18-Understanding Social Problems (no longer available)

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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