BESC1101: Introduction to Contemporary Society - Social Science Assignment

Internal Code: MAS3159

Social Science Assignment:

The unit provides an introduction to the social and human sciences, their historical foundations and their role in understanding and working in contemporary society. Concepts studied in this unit to understand social inequality are structural theories about gender, class, diversity, politico-economic systems, social institutions, culture, colonisation, globalisation, neoliberalism and (post)modernity. Question: a) define and apply key sociological concepts to contemporary social issues b) analyse the influence of socialisation on social roles, beliefs and values c) discuss and apply sociological concepts, including gender; class; status; power; structure and agency; and analyse how these contribute to social inequality d) explore diversity within social environments and analyse historical patterns of social inequalities e) describe and discuss the roles of the social sciences in contemporary society