Institute of Education London

Justice: Contemporary Social Issues and Perspectives

Course Code:MMASJE_01

The aim of this module is to explore critically a range of sociological and political perspectives on social justice, citizenship, social inequalities and social exclusion/inclusion. The discussions are located within wider current theoretical debates concerning modernity, post-modernity and the post-neoliberal or Third Way state. The themes addressed in the module enable participants to develop critical analytical understanding of the frameworks which underpin educational policy and practice. Drawing on educational examples, issues covered include: theories of citizenship, the state and social justice; globalisation; social capital and social policy; social inequalities: class, gender, race; modernity, post-modernity and third way social justice politics.

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