CARE07039 2022 Sociology 3: An Intersectional Approach
Full Title
Sociology 3: An Intersectional Approach
Transcript Title
Sociology 3
Code
CARE07039
Attendance
40 %
Subject Area
CARE - Social Studies
Department
SOCS - Social Sciences
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Susan McDonnell, Tamsin Cavaliero, Maire Hanniffy
Programme Membership
SG_HSOCI_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice
SG_WSOCI_B07 202200 Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Practice
SG_WSOCI_H07 202200 Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Practice
SG_HSOCP_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice
SG_HSOCI_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice
SG_WSOCI_B07 202400 Bachelor of Arts in Social Care Practice
SG_HSOCP_H08 202400 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice
SG_WSOCI_H08 202500 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice
Description
The aim of this module is to introduce students to key themes in sociology through an intersectional approach. Intersectionality explores intersections between identities and examines the power structures in which they are embedded. This approach therefore offers a useful lens for the study of overlapping forms of exclusion or disadvantage (such as gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, age, disability/ability, migration status, etc.). The module provides students with both analytical and practical applications for identifying and addressing social exclusion and marginalisation in social care practice.
This module maps to the CORU Standards of Proficiency below:
Domain 1: Professional Autonomy and Accountability
Domain 4: Professional Development
Domain 5: Professional Knowledge and Skills
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Analyse intersectionality as a lens for understanding multidimensional influences of social locations in people’s experiences of privilege and oppression. (Domain 1.8, 1.23,5.2, 5.7, 5.14)
2.
Examine the significance of social location in professional identity across a range of care and community contexts. (Domain1.5,1.8, 1.23, 4.4, 5.2)
3.
Demonstrate the relevance of identity categories (such as gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability/ability, migration status, etc.) in social care contexts. (Domain1.5, 1.8,1.22, 1.23, 5.2, 5.7, 5.14)
4.
Apply intersectional principles to social care practice. (Domain1.5, 1.8, 1.23, 4.4, 5.2, 5.7, 5.14)
5.
Discuss implications of this approach for policy at local, national, and international levels. (Domain 1.8, 5.2, 5.14)
Teaching and Learning Strategies
An active and inclusive learning environment that facilitates co-construction of knowledge will be created through a 1 hour lecture and a 2 hour tutorial. Methodologies such as discussion of readings, reflection activities and case studies may be utilised in addition to guest contributions. Accessible material will be facilitated as far as possible. Moodle will be used to support learning and store learning resources.
Module Assessment Strategies
Portfolio 60% This will assess LO 1, 2, and 3. This portfolio will focus on student learning in the areas of intersectionality, social locations, intersecting identities and interconnected power structures. Examples of possible sections include examination of case studies, reflective journal entries, notes from class, discussion of readings, and artefacts that reflect learning etc.
Group Project 40% This will assess LO 4 and 5. This is a collaborative project that will focus on student application of intersectionality to social practice and policy. This may be presented as a presentation/information pitch, policy brief, analysis of case studies/policies, funding proposal, research proposal etc.
This modules assessment allows for assessment of CORU Standards of Proficiency as follows:
Portfolio: Domain 1.5, 1.8, 1.22, 1.23, 4.4, 5.2
Group Project: Domain 1.5, 1.23, 5.7, 5.14
Repeat Assessments
Repeat requirements are dependent on failed component(s).
Indicative Syllabus
LO 1. Analyse intersectionality as a lens for understanding multidimensional influences of social locations in people’s experiences of privilege and oppression. (Domain 1.8, 1.23,5.2, 5.7, 5.14)
- Origins and Development of Intersectionality
- Examination of power structures and systems
- Matrix of Domination (Collins, 2009)
-Theories of intersectionality as developed by writers from a range of disciplines addressing intersections between categories such as feminism, race, migration, ethnicity, colonialism, as they are shaped by power differentials.
LO 2. Examine the significance of social location in professional identity across a range of care and community contexts. (Domain1.5,1.8, 1.23, 4.4, 5.2)
- Social location and Situated Accomplishments (West & Fenstermaker, 1995)
- Time and Place - Assessing the sociocultural context
- Dimensions of Power (Lukes)
- Intersectionality recognises the central role played by power in personal and professional relationships. Students will be invited to consider the importance of reflexive praxis as an aspect of professional identity.
LO 3. Demonstrate the relevance of identity categories (such as gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability/ability, migration status, etc.) in social care contexts. (Domain1.5, 1.8,1.22, 1.23, 5.2, 5.7, 5.14)
- Decentering knowledge and practice
- Exploration of a range of identities in social care practice
- Concept of Care and Care work
LO 4. Apply intersectional principles to social care practice. (Domain1.5, 1.8, 1.23, 4.4, 5.2, 5.7, 5.14)
- Multilevel analysis
- Lived Experiences and Diverse knowledge
- Case studies
- Interventions and social movements
LO 5. Discuss implications of this approach for policy at local, national, and international levels
- Models for social change and policy analysis (Mason, 2010, Hankivsky et al., 2012)
- Funding and policy that moves beyond “Oppression Olympics,” (Martinez, 1993)
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Individual Portfolio | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 60 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Group Project | Project | Project | 40 % | End of Semester | 4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Weekly Lecture | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Recommended Reading
2004 Care Associated University Presse
ISBN 1861345194 ISBN-13 9781861345196
2004 Care Associated University Presse
ISBN 1861345194 ISBN-13 9781861345196
This textbook considers how normative assumptions about the meanings, practices and relationships of care are embedded in our everyday lives. Through particular examples it explores the ways in which these assumptions shape our sense of self and the nature of our relationship with others.
Required Reading
2014 Intersectionality 101 . The Institute for Intersectionality Research and Policy, SFU.
2014 Intersectionality 101 . The Institute for Intersectionality Research and Policy, SFU.
Required Reading
2017-12-18 Introducing Intersectionality Polity
ISBN 0745663664 ISBN-13 9780745663661
2017-12-18 Introducing Intersectionality Polity
ISBN 0745663664 ISBN-13 9780745663661
How can we hope to understand social inequality without considering race, class, and gender in tandem? How do they interact with other categories such as sexuality, citizenship, and ableism? How does an inclusive analysis of domination and privilege move us closer to solutions touching the lives of diverse populations? In this clearly written book, Mary Romero presents intersectionality as a core facet of the sociological imagination. One-dimensional approaches are no longer acceptable. Instead, we must examine all systems of oppression simultaneously and how they integrate and work with or against each other to shape life experiences. Recognizing the dynamics of patriarchy, capitalism, and white supremacy, Romero shows how social inequality is maintained or minimized in various social settings and everyday sites of interaction. Drawing the theoretical threads together, the book demonstrates intersectional approaches in action in relation to the care crisis and wealth divide, to highlight the different understandings of these issues and their solutions arising from a comprehensive, intersectional examination. Offering an overview of scholarly and activist tradition in the development of intersectionality and how to apply intersectionality as a lens to enrich our understandings of social life, this introductory text will be an invaluable and welcome resource for all students of sociology.
Recommended Reading
2019-08-23 Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory Duke University Press
ISBN 9781478007098 ISBN-13 1478007095
2019-08-23 Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory Duke University Press
ISBN 9781478007098 ISBN-13 1478007095
In Intersectionality as Critical Social Theory Patricia Hill Collins offers a set of analytical tools for those wishing to develop intersectionality's capability to theorize social inequality in ways that would facilitate social change. While intersectionality helps shed light on contemporary social issues, Collins notes that it has yet to reach its full potential as a critical social theory. She contends that for intersectionality to fully realize its power, its practitioners must critically reflect on its assumptions, epistemologies, and methods. She places intersectionality in dialog with several theoretical traditionsfrom the Frankfurt school to black feminist thoughtto sharpen its definition and foreground its singular critical purchase, thereby providing a capacious interrogation into intersectionality's potential to reshape the world.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
African American Policy Forum (n.d.) Primer on Intersectionality. Columbia Law School. New York
Anthias, F. (2006) Belongings in a Globalising and Unequal World: Rethinking Translocations. In N. Yuval-Davis, K. Kannabiran and U.M. Vieten (eds.), The Situated Politics of Belonging. London, Sage Publications
Caldwell, K. (2010) 'We exist: Intersectional'. Visibility in Bisexuality and Disability, 30 (314)
Collins, P.H. (2009) [1990]. Black feminist thought: knowledge, consciousness, and the politics of empowerment. New York: Routledge.
Collins, P.H. (2015) 'Intersectionality's Definitional Dilemmas' Annual Review of Sociology, 41, 1-20.
Crenshaw, K.W. (1995) ‘Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color’ in Critical Race Theory: The Key Writings that Formed the Movement (New York: The New Press, 1995), 357-383.
Crenshaw, K.W. (2003). African American Policy Forum (n.d.) Primer on Intersectionality. Columbia Law School. New York
Anthias, F. (2006) Belongings in a Globalising and Unequal World: Rethinking Translocations. In N. Yuval-Davis, K. Kannabiran and U.M. Vieten (eds.), The Situated Politics of Belonging. London, Sage Publications
Mason, C. N. (2010) LEADING AT THE INTERSECTIONS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERSECTIONAL APPROACH MODEL FOR POLICY & SOCIAL CHANGE. New York: Women of Color Policy Network.
Stienstra, D. (2012) ‘Race/ ethnicity and disability studies: Towards an explicitly approach. IN: Watson, N., Roulstone, A and Thomas, C. Handbook of disability studies. Oxon: Routledge.
Teverson, A. and Upstone, S. (2011) Postcolonial Spaces: The Politics of Place in Contemporary Culture. Palgrave Macmillan
Woodward, K. and Woodward, S. (2009) Why Feminism Matters: Lost and Found, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
Yuval-Davis, N. (2011) The Politics of Belonging: Intersectional Contestations. London, Sage.
Journal Resources
Current Sociology
Other Resources
Moodle Page
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