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Social Inequalities in Health-Protection of Vulnerable Social Groups

Course Code:

ΚΥ-504

Semester:

5th-semester CH

Specialization Category:

ΜΕ

Course Hours:

2Θ

ECTS:

3


 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge about modern sociological theories of social inequality, stratification, the role of social policy, the creation and / or alleviation of inequalities, poverty and social exclusion.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • understand, analyze and compare basic concepts in the field of social stratification and inequality
  • understand and apply classical and modern theoretical approaches to social inequality
  • understand the meaning, factors and consequences of social exclusion
  • distinguish and understand the multidimensional nature of social exclusion and social inequality, in relation to social variables such as social class, gender, race, power, prestige and nationality
  • understand the structural factors that shape, reproduce and reinforce inequalities and exclusion in modern societies
  • distinguish ways to combat social inequality and social exclusion through the implementation of public policies
  • distinguish and understand the multidimensional nature of social exclusion and social inequality, in relation to work, income, health, education, standard of living, gender relations, child rights
  • recognize and understand the consequences of social inequalities

 

GENERAL SKILLS

  • Search, analyze and synthesize data and information, using  necessary technologies
  • Individual work
  • Teamwork
  • Work in an interdisciplinary environment 
  • New research projects
  • Respect cultural diversity
  • Social, professional and moral responsibility and gender sensitivity
  • Criticism and self-criticism
  • Promotion of free, creative and inductive thinking

 

CORSE CONTENT

  • Social inequality
  • Cooperation networks, possibility of partnerships
  • Social development partnerships
  • European programs
  • Vulnerable population groups, special population groups
  • The dimensions of social exclusion
  • Social inclusion programs for socially vulnerable groups
  • Education & lifelong learning
  • Social integration
  • Basic concepts in the field of social stratification and inequality

 

 

STUDENT EVALUATION

Writing  Final Examination (100%) which includes:

Multiple Choice Test Questions

Quick Reply Test Questions

Full Reply  Test Questions

 

 

RECOMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY

 

  • Bauman, Z. (2012), Παράπλευρες Απώλειες. Κοινωνικές Ανισότητες στην Εποχή της Παγκοσμιοποίησης, Εκδόσεις του Εικοστού Πρώτου, ISBN13: 9789608219847.
  • Οικονόμου Χ., Φερώνας Α. (επιμ.) (2006), Οι Εκτός των Τειχών. Φτώχεια και Κοινωνικός Αποκλεισμός στις σύγχρονες κοινωνίες, εκδ. Διόνικος, Αθήνα.
  • Πετμεζίδου Μ., Παπαθεοδώρου Χ. (επιμ.) (2004), Φτώχεια και Κοινωνικός Αποκλεισμός, εκδ. Εξάντας, Αθήνα.
  • Καυτατζόγλου Ι. (2006), Κοινωνικός Αποκλεισμός: Εκτός, Εντός και Υπο. Θεωρητικές, ιστορικές και πολιτικές καταβολές μιας διφορούμενης έννοιας, Αθήνα: Σαββάλας.
  • Kerbo, H. R. (2012), Social Stratification and Inequality: Class Conflict in Historical, Comparative and Global Perspective, 8th edition, Macgraw Hill.
  • Grusky, D. and Szelenyi, S. (eds) (2011), The Inequality Reader: Contemporary and Foundational Readings in Race, Class, and Gende, Westview Press; Second Edition, ISBN-10: 0813344840, ISBN-13: 978-0813344843, [Paperback].
  • Hurst, Ch. (2012), Social Inequality: Forms, Causes, and Consequences (8th Edition), ISBN-10: 0205064779, ISBN-13: 978-0205064779 [Paperback].
  • Tilly, Ch. (2005), “Historical Perspectives on Inequality”, in M. Romero and E. Margolis (eds) Blackwell Companion to Social Inequalities, UK: Blackwell, p. 15-31.
  • Warwick-Booth, L. (2013), Social Inequality: A Students Guide, Sage publications, UK.
  • Marger, M. (2011), Social Inequality, Patterns and Processes, Macgraw Hill. 
  • Munck, R. (2005), “Social Exclusion: New Inequality Paradigm for the Era of Globalization”, Στο: M. Romero and E. Margolis (eds) Blackwell Companion to Social Inequalities, UK: Blackwell, p. 31-50.
  • Byrne D. (2005),  Social Exclusion , Buckingham: Open University Press. 
  • Hills J., Le Grand J., Piachaud D. (eds.) (2002), Understanding Social Exclusion, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
  • Levitas R. (1998), The Inclusive Society? Social Exclusion and the New Labour, Macmillan, London.Bauman, Z. (2012), Παράπλευρες Απώλειες. Κοινωνικές Ανισότητες στην Εποχή της Παγκοσμιοποίησης, Εκδόσεις του Εικοστού Πρώτου, ISBN13: 9789608219847.

 

EUDOXUS

  • Κοινωνιολογία της Υγείας, της Θεραπείας και της Ασθένειας, 10η Έκδοση, Weiss Gregory, Copelton Denise, Σαββάκης Εμμανουήλ, Κλεάνθους Αθανασία (Επιστ. Eπιμέλεια) Λεπτομέρειες
  •  Κοινωνικές τάξεις, κοινωνικές ανισότητες και συνθήκες ζωής, Αλεξίου Θανάσης Λεπτομέρειες
  • Φτώχεια και κοινωνικός αποκλεισμός, Μαρία Πετμεζίδου,Χρίστος Παπαθεοδώρου Λεπτομέρειες
  • ΟΙ ΕΚΤΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΤΕΙΧΩΝ, Φτώχεια και Κοινωνικός Αποκλεισμός στις σύγχρονες κοινωνίες, Χαράλαμπος Οικονόμου, Ανδρέας Φερώνας Λεπτομέρειες
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