Unit 2764: Social Inequality

1. Introduction to Social Inequality

• Definition and key concepts
• Historical context and evolution of social inequality
• Types and dimensions of inequality (economic, social, political, cultural)

2. Theoretical Perspectives on Social Inequality

• Functionalist perspective
• Conflict theory
• Symbolic interactionism
• Structural functionalism
• Marxist perspectives

3. Intersectionality and Social Inequality

• Definition and origins of intersectionality
• Intersection of race, class, gender, and other identities
• Implications for understanding complex inequalities

4. Economic Inequality

• Income vs wealth inequality
• Causes and consequences of economic disparity
• Role of globalization and labor markets

5. Educational Inequality

• Access to education and quality disparities
• Impact of socioeconomic status on educational outcomes
• Role of policy and reform initiatives

6. Health Disparities

• Social determinants of health
• Inequalities in healthcare access and outcomes
• Impact of race, class, and geography on health

7. Global Perspectives on Social Inequality

• Comparative analysis across countries
• Effects of colonialism and development
• Global poverty and inequality indices

8. Social Mobility

• Concepts of upward and downward mobility
• Barriers and facilitators to social mobility
• The role of education, family, and policy

9. Policies and Interventions to Address Social Inequality

• Welfare state models
• Affirmative action and equal opportunity policies
• International development programs

10. Social Movements and Resistance to Inequality

• Historical and contemporary social movements
• Strategies and impacts of activism
• Role of technology and social media