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Contemporary Social Policy


What is citizenship?  And how are different social groups included or excluded from the caring and welfare system? In this module, you’ll build on what you learned about caring in contexts in Level 1 – the processes of poverty and exclusion. You’ll consider how social policy aims to address, and yet can often create, social divide. You’ll therefore also critically evaluate the successes and failures of the caring system.

What does the module cover?

You’ll trace the historical development of welfare in Britain, and constructively critique a range of theoretical approaches to citizenship.  Develop an awareness of how different social groups might be defined, and the links between citizenship, social policy, and social care.  Evaluate debates about the divisions of welfare and reflect upon diversity, citizenship and social needs.  Finally, you’ll identify and reflect upon your own beliefs and values in matters relating to concepts of citizenship and entitlement.

More Information


Module Code:

IS2404

Key topics include:

•    The emergence of the welfare system in post-war Britain, its scope and limits
•    The connections between personal lives, identities, social policy and social care
•    The concept of citizenship and entitlement, and its diverse applications and experiences
•    The successes and failures of the caring system, and the divisions of welfare

Pre-requisites

IS1404

Number of credits & study time
20 credits / 200 hours

Assessment


In addition to completing a number of formative assessments as part of your coursework that you forward to your tutor, you’ll also need to successfully complete two summative assessments – an essay (2000 words), plus a 2 hour exam, each counting towards 50% of your final grade.

 

 
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