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SOCA1010.3: Globalising Inequalities: Ethnicity, Race and Place

Building on our understanding of social class & inequality, examining global inequalities, globalisation, ethnicity & migration.

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  • Duration

    5 weeks

  • Weekly study

    3 hours
Overview
Requirements

Build on your understanding of social class & inequality.

This course will build on the understanding of social class and inequalities to address another key area of focus for sociologists: race, ethnicity and global inequalities. We will begin by addressing the process of globalization, focusing on its equity implications. We will then focus on ethnicity and race, unpacking these categories to better understand how they have been socially constructed, and what this means for individuals involved in key global processes such as migration. Finally, we will focus on Indigenous sociology, with attention back to the Australian context.

What topics will you cover?

Please see the SOCA1010: Society and Culture: A Sociological Introduction course handbook for more detail.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone interested in sociology, cultural issues in society, or the workings of society more broadly. It would also suit those looking to develop their critical thinking or research skills.

Who developed the course?

The University of Newcastle Australia

The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and 173rd in the world (QS rankings, 2024).

  • Established

    1965

  • Location

    Newcastle, Australia

  • World ranking

    Top 180Source: QS World University Rankings 2024

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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