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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.
EUDOXUS
- Πρωτοβάθμια φροντίδα υγείας και τοπική κοινωνία, Πιερράκος Γιώργος Ν. Λεπτομέρειες
- ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ ΥΓΕΙΑΣ, ΑΠΟ ΤΗ ΔΙΕΘΝΗ ΕΜΠΕΙΡΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΡΑΓΜΑΤΙΚΟΤΗΤΑ, ΚΑΣΤΑΝΙΩΤΗ ΑΙΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗ Λεπτομέρειες
- Η πρωτοβάθμια φροντίδα υγείας στο επίκεντρο μιας διαχρονικής συζήτησης, Λιονής Χρήστος, Σουλιώτης Κυριάκος Ν. Λεπτομέρειες