Assessment 3: case study

Assessment 3: case study

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LENGTH OF SUBMISSION: 1000 words (+/- 10%)

WEIGHTING: 25%

LEARNING OUTCOMES: This assessment responds to subject learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5, which are to:

Identify relevant sources and assess approaches to and claims about social processes and institutions in contemporary society.

Apply a sociological understanding of power, social inequality and social change to case study materials.

Demonstrate reading, writing and referencing skills commensurate with university scholarship.

Assessment instructions

Note: This task is divided into 4 parts. You must provide a response for each part of the answer sheet.

DO NOT DELETE OR CHANGE THE ANSWER SHEET IN ANY WAY.

You must use a minimum of 4 (four) academic sociological sources you are encouraged to use the sources provided and the media articles below to support your discussions in the relevant parts.

You must cite ALL the sources you use in each part (Parts 13); also include a reference list (Part 4).

You must use Harvard WesternSydU referencing standards for in-text referencing and a matching reference list.

You can use one direct quote (correctly referenced) of no more than 20 words. All other sources must be paraphrased.

ONLY text may be inserted into the answer sections.

Case Study: Social movements, social change, and social inequality

CASE STUDY QUESTION: What does the contemporary rise in social justice movements/activism reveal about the enduring nature of social inequality in Australia?

In Australia and worldwide we have seen a variety of social justice movements and social justice actions emerge in response to local and global social inequality. Over the past year, we have witnessed campaigns against wage inequality, campaigns for Indigenous sovereignty and an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, as well as a variety of gender equality campaigns.

Yet, all these movements and campaigns have emerged in response to longstanding structural inequality. Your task is to choose one of the following topics: gender inequality, racial inequality, OR class inequality. Read the news articles listed under your topic and identify what the articles have in common. Then, you need to choose a relevant sociological theory and use this theory to explain some of the sociological causes of your chosen topic.

Part 1

Choose ONE of the following topics which were explored this term:

Race/Ethnicity

Gender

Class (socioeconomic status)

Read the articles provided below regarding your chosen topic.

In the space below, summarise the issues that have been raised in the articles in 250 words. Make sure you refer to all 4 articles in this summary.

Make sure you in-text reference your analysis.

Race

Indigenous groups say protests will raise 'silenced' voices on Queen Elizabeth II's Day of Mourning - ABC NewsHow would an Indigenous voice work and what are people saying about it? | Indigenous voice to parliament | The Guardianhttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-doesnt-have-a-national-strategy-to-curb-racism-theres-a-new-push-to-change-that/gmfhyziz8Racism allegations at Hawthorn AFL club shocked some but the ugly truths of the AFL mirror our society - ABC NewsGender

Now for some better news: 9 Australians fighting for gender equality and making a difference (theconversation.com)Model mother or pretty face: campaign reveals seven potentially harmful female stereotypes in ads | Australia news | The GuardianAustralias Fck The Cupcakes Ad Urges Men To Call Out Misogyny | The DrumFootball Australia Paves Way For Gender Equality In Womens Football With New Legacy Program - Women's Health (womenshealth.com.au)Class (socioeconomic status)

Childcare worker strike could be Australia's largest amid 'skyrocketing' education demands - ABC NewsQuiet quitting is a new name for an old method of industrial action (theconversation.com)Why unions and small business want industry bargaining from the jobs summit and big business doesn't (theconversation.com)Overseas recruitment won't solve Australia's aged care worker crisis (theconversation.com)

Your summary

In 250 words, summarise the issues that have been raised in the articles. Make sure you refer to all 4 articles in this summary and explain what these issues have in common.

TEXT ONLY IN THIS SPACE.

Part 2

Choose ONE of the sociological theories explored this term, which you believe best helps you to understand the issues raised in the articles summarised in the previous section.

Functionalism

Conflict theory

Symbolic Interactionism

Feminist theory / Critical masculinities

Whiteness theory

In the space below, summarise the theory you have chosen in 250 words ONLY summarise the theory.

Make sure you in-text reference your analysis.

Summarise the theory you have chosen in 250 words TEXT ONLY IN THIS SPACE

Part 3

In 500 words, explain how the theory you have chosen would explain the issues that have been identified for your chosen topic. Make sure to SUPPORT YOUR ANALYSIS WITH EXAMPLES FROM THE READINGS AND ARTICLES.

Make sure you in-text reference your analysis.

Explain how the theory you have chosen would explain the issues that have been identified for your chosen topic TEXT ONLY IN THIS SPACE

Part 4

Collate your reference list in the space below.

Create your REFERENCE LIST here TEXT ONLY IN THIS SPACE.

REMEMBER TO INCLUDE 4 ACADEMIC SOURCES PLUS THE FOUR ARTICLES ABOVE.