Social Inequality

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025627
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand and recognise what is meant by social inequality.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain what is meant by social inequality.

  • 1.2

    Explain the meaning of 'life chances'.

  • 1.3

    Explain the social distribution of inequality by social class, gender, ethnicity.

2

Be able to interpret statistics related to social inequality.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Analyse a range of statistics which relate to social inequalities.

3

Understand sociological perspective of social inequality.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Critically evaluate the major sociological themes of inequality.

4

Be able to apply theoretical models for social inequality to one area of social life.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Critically evaluate a range of theoretical models for social inequality in one area of social life.