The aim of the module was to introduce the students to the dynamics and processes implicit to inequality and social exclusion. Further, to make them aware of the complexity of the conceptualisation and operationalisation of equality and social exclusion. At the end of the module students will be able to apply their understanding of both concepts to key substantive areas in Irish society.

The key focus and aim of the module is to provide students with a conceptual and operational understanding of the dynamics of inequality and social exclusion. Students will be familiarised with debates, definitions and theoretical frameworks pertaining to both inequality and social exclusion. Specifically the module will focus on the Irish context as it seeks to examine the structural, cultural and ideological dynamics underpinning inequality and social exclusion and their implications for individuals and groups. It will introduce students to the central approaches to measuring inequality and social exclusion. Key will be a focus on the relationship between poverty, inequality and social exclusion. A central theme across the substantive areas covered will be the exploration of the continued significance of class, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability, and racial divisions as bases for both social exclusion and inequality. Additionally the module will examine the impact of media texts with particular reference to media discourses about those who are excluded. Finally, the module will refer to institutions and agencies engaging with the above themes.

at the end of this module students will be able to * Define inequality and social exclusion. * Have gained an insight into the implication of the conceptualisation and operationalisation the key concepts related to social exclusion and inequality * Have developed a consciousness of the social, structural, cultural, and ideological implications of both inequality and social exclusion within Irish society for particular individuals and groups. * Be familiar with the key strata operating within Irish society * Be familiar with the relationship between inequality, social exclusion and poverty. Be conscious of the implications of how poverty is measured. * Have developed an insight into the key public, private and voluntary bodies and agencies involved in addressing social exclusion and inequality. * Further developed and enhanced a critical discourse for viewing your social reality * They will have participated in weekly assignments premised on actively discussing key issues in Irish society relative to the core tents of the module * They will have written a 3000 word paper focused on the dynamics and processes of inequality and social exclusion whilst applying their knowledge to a key substantive area * They will complete an end of term exam wherein their knowledge of key issues addressed in the course will be evaluated.

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This module will be taught through a combination of lecturers, tutorials and self directed learning.

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