Weighting: 40%
Type: 1600-word essay
Part 1: With reference to social theory describe the social inequalities experienced by ONE of the following vulnerable groups in society
- People living in poverty
Part 2: Identify an organisation involved in addressing the inequalities experienced by the group you have selected, and describe the role of a social care worker referring to CORU .
Make sure you include the following
- introduction including a definition of social inequality and outline of essay content / describe a social theory on social inequality (e.g., Marxist, Bourdieusian, Weberian)
- its relevance and limitations in regard to gaining insights into the inequalities experienced by the vulnerable group you selected
- briefly describe a contemporary theoretical lens on social inequality and its relevance to inequalities experienced by the vulnerable group you selected
- overview of an organisation / role of the social care worker within it (Coru)
- conclusion
This is an academic assignment. All ideas, deliberations and recommendations must be supported with an academic source (textbook, journal article, reports, legislation, national policy, etc). The use of websites or unpublished material is not encouraged. A minimum of 4 references must be used.
