EQUA08001 2022 Equality and Diversity in Social Care
This elective module builds on students learning to date to incorporate an in-depth understanding of equality and diversity into their professional identity as social care workers. The contested meanings of equality will be examined as will the links between diversity and equality, both in theory, in empirical studies and in practice settings. We will examine a range of frameworks for thinking about the complexity of equality, and the situation and experience of groups experiencing inequality and discrimination, to explore their value in identifying inequalities and promoting a more equal society. The module is taught form the perspective that equality and diversity need to be more centrally located within social care theory and practice.
The module maps to the CORU standards of proficiency below:
Domain 1: Professional Autonomy and Accountability
Domain 2: Communication, Collaborative Practice and Team working
Domain 3: Safety & Quality
Domain 5: Professional Knowledge and Skills
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Analyse the intersectional nature of inequality across economic, cultural, political and affective spheres and its capacity to explain the situation and experience of marginalised social groups (Domains 1.23, 2.12, 5.1)
Assess the contribution to understanding equality in social care by examining a range of equality frameworks including Irish equality legislation (Domains 1.1, 1.8, 2.4, 4.1, 4.3, 5.2, 5.6)
Critically reflect on the challenges that diversity and equality presents to oneself personally and professionally (Domains 1.3, 1.5, 1.8, 1.22, 1.23, 3.6, 4.1, 5.1)
Demonstrate a critical understanding of recent theoretical and empirical research on racism and on economic inequality in Irish society and the implications for contemporary social care practice (Domains 3.6, 4.3, 4.4, 5.14)
Think critically about a range of contemporary initiatives to promote a more equality in the Irish context (Domains 4.1, 4.3, 5.2, 5.15)
Teaching and Learning Strategies
The teaching strategy for this module rests on the provision of a theoretical frameworks for thinking more deeply about the contested nature of equality and challenging oneself about prejudice, bias and the opportunities to advocate for progressive change in a more equal ad diverse Ireland
the module is allocated a 3 hour period of contact time with the lecturer for each student
Module Assessment Strategies
An action research model of assessment allows learners to develop and then apply their understanding to specific contexts. The assessment strategy reflects the importance of learners at level 8 using knowledge base to produce change in their professional identity and practice settings.
The assessment allows for the assessment of CORU Standards of Proficiencies, see below.
Assessment 1 (50%) Students are required to work in pairs to identify one theoretical model for thinking about equality from their studies in the module, critically assess its value and its contribution to their own professional development. Students are required to identify campaigns and initiatives to support greater equality according to the model of equality adopted (Domains 1.1, 2.4, 5.3, 5.14, 5.15) and assess practice that supports equality in their chosen fields. (Domains 1.22, 2.12, 4.1, 3.6, 4.3, 5.2, 5.15)
Assessment 2 (50%) Students are required to keep a Reflective Portfolio on either the topic Race/Racism/Becoming Anti-racist OR Wealth/Income Inequality using both theoretical and empirical data to demonstrate the development of their own thinking and awareness of these issues as social care practitioners
Repeat Assessments
Assessment project on theoretical models of equality and diversity as above
Indicative Syllabus
Introduction: Framework I: definitions of equality and diversity in policy and legal contexts
Framework 2: understanding equality with a focus on equality of opportunity, participation and equality of outcome
Framework 3 equality of resources, respect & recognition, representation and relationships of love/care
Case study 1 theoretical and empirical work on 'race' and racism in Irish society
Relevance and prevalence in social care practice
Case study 2 theoretical and empirical research on income/wealth inequality in Irish society and internationally
Relevance to social care practice
The affective sphere: Care as a source of inequality: rationale and implications for social care
Case study examples of campaigns and individuals work in challenging inequality with reference to social care: The UBI campaign; SJI work; MASI, End DP Campaign, Travellers Rights etc
Professional Practice and Equality in Social Care practice: how to develop a commitment to equality in practice - the personal and professional challenges and exemplars of practice
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Research Project | Coursework Assessment | Group Project | 50 % | Week 6 | 1,2,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Reflective Portfolio | Final Exam | Written Report/Essay | 50 % | Week 13 | 3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Theoretical Perspectives | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Group Learning | Flat Classroom | Discussion and application | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2009 The Spirit Level Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 9781608193417 ISBN-13 1608193411
2006-03-03 Rethinking Multiculturalism Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 1403944539 ISBN-13 9781403944535
This important and much acclaimed book rapidly became a classic on first publication. In it, Bhikhu Parekh shows that the Western tradition of political philosophy has very limited theoretical resources to cope with cultural diversity. He then discusses how it can be revised and what new conceptual tools are needed. The core of the book addresses the important theoretical questions raised by contemporary multicultural society, especially the nature and limits of intercultural equality and fairness, national identity, citizenship, and cross-cultural political discourse. The new second edition includes a substantial additional chapter addressing key issues.
2009-08-15 Affective Equality Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 0230227198 ISBN-13 9780230227194
This groundbreaking book provides a new perspective on equality by highlighting and exploring affective equality, the aspect of equality concerned with relationships of love, care and solidarity. Drawing on studies of intimate caring, or love labouring, it reveals the depth, complexity and multidimensionality of affective inequality.
2009 Equality from theory to action Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 9780230508088 ISBN-13 0230508081
2011-09-11 Justice and the Politics of Difference Princeton University Press
ISBN 9780691152622 ISBN-13 0691152624
"In this classic work of feminist political thought, Iris Marion Young challenges the prevailing reduction of social justice to distributive justice. The starting point for her critique is the experience and concerns of the new social movements that were created by marginal and excluded groups, including women, African Americans, and American Indians, as well as gays and lesbians. Young argues that by assuming a homogeneous public, democratic theorists fail to consider institutional arrangements for including people not culturally identified with white European male norms. Consequently, theorists do not adequately address the problems of an inclusive participatory framework. Basing her vision of the good society on the culturally plural networks of contemporary urban life, Young makes the case that normative theory and public policy should undermine group-based oppression by affirming rather than suppressing social group differences"--Provided by publisher.
2013 Equality-a challenge for social care Gill and Macmillan
2013 Emancipatory social care practice Gill and Macmillan
2018 Attitudes to Diversity in Ireland. ESRI Dublin
2018 Transforming Hate in Youth Work settings Manual and Activity Resource. National youth Council of Ireland
2012 Access All Areas: Resource for working with young people from a variety of backgrounds NYCI & YouthNet
2019 Women and Men in Ireland CSO Ireland
2017 Ethnicity and Nationality in the Irish Labour Market. Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission
2017 Who experiences discrimination in Ireland? Evidence from the QNHS Equality Modules ESRI & IHREC
Module Resources
Joseph, E. (2020) Racial stratification in Ireland: A Critical race theory of labour market inequality Manchester University Press
O'Toole, B. Joseph, E. & Nyaluke, D. (2020) Challenging Perceptions of Africa in Schools: Critical Approaches to Global Justice Education. Routledge
Black Lives Matter https://www.sociology.ie/uploads/4/2/5/2/42525367/sociological_observer_1_2_.pdf
Aghogho, S. (2020) The Resurgence of Black Lives Matter in Ireland. Available https://facmagazine.com/articles/the-resurgence-of-black-lives-matter-in-ireland
Universal Basic Income Available https://www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/universal-basic-income-ireland-debate/
HIQA (2019) A Human Rights Based Approach to Health and Social Care. Available https://www.hiqa.ie/sites/default/files/2019-11/Human-Rights-Based-Approach-Guide.PDF
Disrupting the Status Quo Discrimination in Academic Promotions https://www.academia.edu/33905929/Disrupting_the_Status_Quo_Discrimination_in_Academic_Promotions link to open resource.
Garda used racial profiling when taking roma child https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/gardai-used-racial-profiling-when-taking-roma-child-30399689.html
Roma Expulsions EU to start proceedings against France https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/sep/29/roma-france
Workplace Relations Commission Annual Report 2020 https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/publications_forms/corporate_matters/annual_reports_reviews/annual-report-2020.pdf
Redistribution and Recognition of Care in Uruguay
Institute of Anti-Racism & Black Studies www.iabs.ie
Irish Network Against Racism Available https://inar.ie/racism
Black Lives Matter Experiences of Racism in Ireland (2020) Galway International Arts Festival; https://www.giaf.ie/festival/event/black-lives-matter-experiences-of-racism-in-ireland and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfE7_Z27h5c
Harris, C. (1993) Whiteness as Property UCLA School of Law Public Law & Legal Theory Research Paper Series Research Paper No. 06-35. Available https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=927850
Social Justice Ireland www.socialjustice.ie
Equality and Human Rights Commission www.iehrc.ie
Irish Network Against Racism www.inar.ie
African Scholars Association Ireland www.asai.ie
National Youth Council of Ireland Lets Act on Inclusion: Equality Video as Access All Areas Diversity Toolkit www.nyci.ie
www.equality.org.co.uk
Prof Kathleen Lynch Presentation to Early Years conference on Equality in Childhood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFqfW_Dy4s8&t=990s
CSO 2019 Discrimination https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/er/ed/equalityanddiscrimination2019
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