Social Diversity and Social Work
This module provides an overview of the intersection of social work and diverse social identity. It examines how, at different points, people’s identities are shaped by their social, political, economic and cultural locations. There will be a focus on how inequality, adversity and oppression can significantly affect people’s experiences. Thompson’s PCS model and the concept of ‘intersectionality’ will frame the learning.
By the end of the module the apprentice should be able to:
1. Recognise the significance of social divisions, and how inequality adversity and oppression can affect people’s lives
2. Demonstrate how individuals are located within social systems and structures
3. Describe key theoretical models to help to understand social diversity in the UK
4. Analyse the way that social work involves balancing the use of power as well as challenging oppressions and the difficulties this can create.
Social Diversity and Social Work
This module provides an overview of the intersection of social work and diverse social identity. It examines how, at different points, people’s identities are shaped by their social, political, economic and cultural locations. There will be a focus on how inequality, adversity and oppression can significantly affect people’s experiences. Thompson’s PCS model and the concept of ‘intersectionality’ will frame the learning.
By the end of the module the apprentice should be able to:
1. Recognise the significance of social divisions, and how inequality adversity and oppression can affect people’s lives
2. Demonstrate how individuals are located within social systems and structures
3. Describe key theoretical models to help to understand social diversity in the UK
4. Analyse the way that social work involves balancing the use of power as well as challenging oppressions and the difficulties this can create.