SD1S023 - Equity, Equality and Diversity 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD1S023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Equity, Equality and Diversity | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Vida Greaux | ||
| Module Team: | Wendy Booth, David Phillips | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100505 - sociology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The overall aim of the module is to give students an effective set of tools to analyse key issues in the contemporary social world in relation to equity, equality and diversity.???
The objectives of the module are to:?
?Provide an overview of the impact of inequalities and ideals such as equity and equality of opportunity
Develop a detailed understanding of the impact of inequalities and unconscious bias on people’s everyday lives. ?
Identify protected characteristics and how to meet individuals’ needs
Analyse the law and policies in relation to protected characteristics, such as the Equality Act 2010 and the All Wales Anti-Racist Action Plan
Contrast models of opportunity
Examine examples of where policy works and where it fails (e.g. the Stephen Lawrence case; Alex Roca, disabled marathon runner)
Content Summary
The module provides students with an understanding of key areas of equity, equality and diversity, from what it is to how protected characteristics can be ‘protected’, along with the impact of not doing so on individuals and wider society. The following are covered: Equality in law and policy (the Equality Act 2010, the ‘public sector duty’, the All Wales Anti-Racist Action Plan, and related legislation) and the relation of this to social institutions; contrasting aspects of diversity and inequality (including gender, race, disability); contrasting models of equality (equality of opportunity, outcome, capability; recognition and redistribution), and recent developments such as the George Floyd case and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 40 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify and discuss contrasting ways in which diversity and inequality feature in contemporary society. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and debates concerning equity, equality and diversity and apply these to relevant areas of policy and practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Group presentation on a relevant topic. | 30 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Write a 1,500-word essay on one of the main elements of social diversity | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |