About this course
This course delves into the multifaceted subject of social inequalities, providing a comprehensive understanding of the historical and contemporary factors that contribute to disparities across various social dimensions. Through a series of structured topics, learners will engage with the theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and policy debates surrounding issues of race, gender, economic st...
What you'll learn
- Explain major theoretical frameworks for understanding social inequality
- Identify historical and structural causes of disparities across social dimensions
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative evidence on inequality
- Apply intersectional perspectives to complex social problems
- Evaluate policy solutions and their trade-offs for reducing inequality
- Design evidence-based interventions and advocacy strategies
- Critically assess research, data sources, and methodological limitations
- Communicate findings and policy recommendations clearly to diverse audiences
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites; basic college-level reading and an interest in social sciences recommended.
- Level
- Intermediate· Level
- Duration
- 10 weeks· Duration
- Language
- English· Language
- Modules
- 14· Modules
Skills you'll gain
- Critical analysis
- Intersectional analysis
- Quantitative data literacy
- Qualitative research methods
- Policy evaluation
- Program and intervention design
- Advocacy and organizing strategies
- Evidence-based communication
- Ethical reasoning
What you'll study
14 modules — work at your own pace.
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