ATS2716 - Race, racism and social inequalities

Overview

Why does race, as a social construct, persist in shaping people’s lives? How does race and racism manifest in immigration contexts to produce social inequalities? You will take a comparative view on issues of race and racism in a context of global migration. The unit will 1) examine traditional and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Why does race, as a social construct, persist in shaping people’s lives? How does race and racism manifest in immigration contexts to produce social inequalities? You will take a comparative view on issues of race and racism in a context of global migration. The unit will 1) examine traditional and new geographical sites of racism; 2) illuminate racism beyond the White/Other binary; and 3) introduce new dynamics in racism, including intersectional factors such as nationality, class, and gender.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Sylvia Ang

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Sylvia Ang

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

apply sociological concepts to race and racism;

demonstrate oral, written, media and collaborative communication skills;

examine critical and theoretical debates on race and racism in immigration contexts;

evaluate theoretical and methodological approaches to studying these issues;

develop anti-racism strategies.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Presentation

2 - Essay

3 - Media task

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Cultural competence
Monash Intercultural Lab
Sociology