POLI08005 2022 Social Policy and Social Justice
Full Title
Social Policy and Social Justice
Transcript Title
Social Justice
Code
POLI08005
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
POLI - Policy 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)
Breda McTaggart, Brenda Feeney, John-Paul McGauran
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
Description
Following on from Social Care and Social Policy 1 and 2, Social Policy and Social Justice will take an in-depth look at how social polices are constructed in Ireland and the role theories of social justice play in this process.
Students will assess a number of policy areas including: poverty, homelessness, healthcare, education, disability, race, social exclusion, unemployment and mental health. This will enable the student to understand better social policy formulation, political participation and how to advocate for social justice.
This 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 and Quality
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.
Map Irish prosperity and austerity economic cycles in the 21st century (Domain 5.3)
2.
Critique social policy development (Domain 5.14)
3.
Trace the influence of social, political and economic ideology on social service provision (Domain 5.15)
4.
Examine Irish social policy from a social justice perspective (Domain 5.2)
Teaching and Learning Strategies
1 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial
Module Assessment Strategies
Individual 10 Minute Powerpoint Presentation (30%)
Individual 2,500 Word Position Paper (70%)
This module’s assessment allows for assessment of CORU Standards of Proficiency as follows:
Powerpoint Presentation (Domain 1.8, 1.9, 1.18, 2.6, 2.7, 3.5, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.14)
Position Paper (Domain 1.18, 2.6 2.7, 3.5, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.14)
Repeat Assessments
Repeat failed component
Indicative Syllabus
Irish prosperity and austerity: economic cycles in the 21st century and parallel social policy development in this era
Social, political and economic ideology and social justice
Theories of equality, redistribution, rights, recognition, solidarity, justice, welfare and need
Employment, taxation and social protection
Social Policy across the lifecycle and intergenerational justice
Poverty, homelessness, healthcare and education
Disability, race, unemployment and mental health
Social Exclusion and Social Justice
Voluntary, statutory, informal and private service provision
Professional development, advocacy, redistribution of power and social transformation
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powerpoint Presentation | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 30 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3,4 |
| 2 | 2,500 Word Position Paper | Coursework Assessment | Assignment | 70 % | Week 13 | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | Flat Classroom | Tutorial | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| 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
Required Reading
2017-05-31 Irish Social Policy (second Edition) Policy Press
ISBN 9781447329619 ISBN-13 1447329619
2017-05-31 Irish Social Policy (second Edition) Policy Press
ISBN 9781447329619 ISBN-13 1447329619
This second edition of a highly successful textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to social policy in Ireland addressing a range of social policy topics of growing importance in contemporary Irish society including issues related to children, service users and groups, migration, ethnicity, sexuality and climate change.
Required Reading
2021 Interrogating Irish Policies
ISBN 1800793499 ISBN-13 9781800793491
2021 Interrogating Irish Policies
ISBN 1800793499 ISBN-13 9781800793491
"More than a decade ago, Dublin University Press published a collection of William Kingston's writings on Irish topics. Their main concerns were issues such as the harmful effects of the unusual Irish voting system and the poor performance of the country's bureaucracy. It can fairly be claimed for one of them ("The Lemmings of Democracy") that it showed well in advance why and how Ireland would be particularly hard hit by the financial crisis of 2009. This new and expanded edition puts more emphasis on innovation and history. One of them, "Understanding Britain's 'Brexit' Parliament," provides an essential clue to the problems with the Irish voting system identified earlier.The History group contains an account of the scarcely known but crucial part Ireland played in two scientific revolutions. It also reveals how the law of Limited Liability on which every Corporation in the world depends, had its origin in Dublin's eighteenth-century independent Parliament"--
Required Reading
2017-02-21 Social Problems and Social Justice Red Globe Press
ISBN 9781137603616 ISBN-13 1137603615
2017-02-21 Social Problems and Social Justice Red Globe Press
ISBN 9781137603616 ISBN-13 1137603615
Modern society is beset by a vast range of problems such as poverty, homelessness and terrorism that cause immense suffering for a significant number of people. These social problems both reflect and contribute to wider inequalities; consequently, in order to develop a true understanding of them, we must consider the social injustices with which they are inextricably linked. In this ground-breaking text, Neil Thompson turns his attention to the range of complex issues relating to social problems and social justice, and the relationship between them. With the help of engaging features that have become synonymous with his books, Thompson provides a clear exploration of some key social problems currently challenging us, analysis of the connection between social problems and social justice, and a review of how social policy initiatives to tackle these issues have fared to date. Innovative and absorbing, Social Problems and Social Justice is essential reading for students and practitioners across a wide range of social science disciplines and the social professions.
Required Reading
2022-05-03 Hidden Voices Policy Press
ISBN 1447360923 ISBN-13 9781447360926
2022-05-03 Hidden Voices Policy Press
ISBN 1447360923 ISBN-13 9781447360926
Underpinned by the idea of the right to a 'basic minimum', welfare states are a major feature of many societies. However, the lived experiences of persons seeking and receiving welfare payments can often be overlooked. This book seeks to remedy this omission by honouring lived experience as valuable, insightful and necessary. It draws on qualitative interviews with 19 people receiving various working age welfare payments in Ireland to explore stigma, social reciprocity and the notions of the deserving and undeserving poor, and to analyse welfare conditionality in the Irish context. Breaking new ground, this book offers original research findings which contest and inform policy both within Ireland and beyond.
Required Reading
2020-06 Housing Shock
ISBN 9781447353904 ISBN-13 1447353900
2020-06 Housing Shock
ISBN 9781447353904 ISBN-13 1447353900
Hearne contextualises the Irish housing crisis within its broader global context and examines its origins in terms of the extension of neoliberalism, marketisation and financialisation in housing. Using real voices and stories, he shows how the crisis is having profound impacts on equality, wellbeing and health.
Required Reading
2022-06 Uncovering Food Poverty in Ireland Policy Press
ISBN 1447361539 ISBN-13 9781447361534
2022-06 Uncovering Food Poverty in Ireland Policy Press
ISBN 1447361539 ISBN-13 9781447361534
Michael Drew's book is a much-needed analysis of the overlooked crisis of food poverty and insecurity in Ireland. It sets out the scale, causes and effects of the problem, reviews the social policies and charity and community responses that have accompanied it, and draws on international comparisons to suggest responses to the emergency.
Required Reading
2017 Mental Health in Ireland
ISBN 0995792712 ISBN-13 9780995792715
2017 Mental Health in Ireland
ISBN 0995792712 ISBN-13 9780995792715
Provides a clear overview of mental health, illness, and well-being in Ireland, with a guide to common mental illnesses, their symptoms, and treatments.
Required Reading
2014-03-01 Social Policy Policy Press
ISBN 9781447316107 ISBN-13 144731610X
2014-03-01 Social Policy Policy Press
ISBN 9781447316107 ISBN-13 144731610X
The second edition of this leading international text introduces students to the concepts and methods of social policy.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Journal Resources
Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies
Journal of Social Policy
Social Policy and Administration
Social Policy and Society
Critical Social Policy
Irish Journal of Public Policy
Irish Journal of Sociology
URL Resources
www.gov.ie
www.cso.ie
www.pobal.ie
www.esri.ie
www.oecd.org
www.ec.europa.eu/eurostat
www.socialjustice.ie
www.tasc.ie
Other Resources
Additional Information