EQUA08001 2022 Equality and Diversity in Social Care

General Details

Full Title

Equality and Diversity in Social Care

Transcript Title

Equality and Diversity

Code

EQUA08001

Attendance

80 %

Subject Area

EQUA - Equality Studies

Department

SOCS - Social Sciences

Level

08 - Level 8

Credit

05 - 05 Credits

Duration

Semester

Fee

€

Start Term

2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23

End Term

9999 - The End of Time

Author(s)

majella mulkeen, Brenda Feeney

Programme Membership

SG_HSOCI_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice SG_HEARL_H08 202200 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education SG_HEARM_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education 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_HEARL_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education SG_HSOCP_H08 202400 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice SG_HEARM_H08 202400 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Care and Education SG_WSOCI_H08 202500 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Social Care Practice

Description

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 & Continuous Assessment

50 %

End of Semester / Year Formal Exam

50 %

Coursework Assessment

	Title	Type	Form	Percent	Week	Learning Outcomes Assessed
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
1	Reflective Portfolio	Final Exam	Written Report/Essay	50 %	Week 13	3,4

Full Time Mode Workload

Type	Location	Description	Hours	Frequency	Avg Workload
Lecture	Lecture Theatre	Theoretical Perspectives	2	Weekly	2.00
Group Learning	Flat Classroom	Discussion and application	1	Weekly	1.00

Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Required Reading
2009 The Spirit Level Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 9781608193417 ISBN-13 1608193411

Required Reading
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.

Required Reading
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.

Required Reading
2009 Equality from theory to action Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 9780230508088 ISBN-13 0230508081

Required Reading
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.

Recommended Reading
2013 Equality-a challenge for social care Gill and Macmillan

Recommended Reading
2013 Emancipatory social care practice Gill and Macmillan

Required Reading
2018 Attitudes to Diversity in Ireland. ESRI Dublin

Required Reading
2018 Transforming Hate in Youth Work settings Manual and Activity Resource. National youth Council of Ireland

Required Reading
2012 Access All Areas: Resource for working with young people from a variety of backgrounds NYCI & YouthNet

Required Reading
2019 Women and Men in Ireland CSO Ireland

Required Reading
2017 Ethnicity and Nationality in the Irish Labour Market. Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

Required Reading
2017 Who experiences discrimination in Ireland? Evidence from the QNHS Equality Modules ESRI & IHREC

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary 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

Journal Resources

Black Lives Matter https://www.sociology.ie/uploads/4/2/5/2/42525367/sociological_observer_1_2_.pdf

URL Resources

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

https://www2.unwomen.org/-/media/field%20office%20americas/documentos/publicaciones/2019/10/snic%20web%20ingles.pdf?la=en&vs=2843

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

Other Resources

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