Social Problems and InequalityLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: SOSS2012
Credits
3 op
Responsible person
- Tuija Ketola
Objective
After completing the course, you
- understand the significance of discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality
- recognise the different ways how social problems manifest themselves
- know how to act by strengthening the clients' participation and preventing exclusion
- understand the role of Social Services as advocacy work and know how to use the means of social influencing
- are able to take part in social debate in a critical manner
Content
The course discusses how social problems and inequality appears. The course addresses the discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality. The course explores how Social services operates as advocacy work and how to use the means of social influencing.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The students are able to
- know some features of the basic theory of social problems and discriminatory social structures
- name some basic approaches when promoting social participation
- explain the concepts of social exclusion and name some approaches when preventing social exclusion
- know how to share and receive the information about the topic
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The students are able to
- introduce and explain the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- explain and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain and analyze the process and concept of social exclusion and name different approaches when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The students are able to
- introduce, explain and evaluate the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- interpret and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain, analyze and evaluate the concept and process of social exclusion in different situations and propose different approaches by utilizing the theory of social problem when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Materials
Liukko, E., Muurinen, H., Kokkonen, T., & Santalahti, V. (Eds.). (2022). Vaikuttava rakenteellinen sosiaalityö. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. Raportti / Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos, 1/2022. https://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-343-790-6
Niemelä, Mikko & Saari, Juha. 2013: Huono-osaisten hyvinvointi Suomessa. Tampere. Saatavissa: https://helda.helsinki.fi/bitstream/handle/10138/40230/Huono-osaisten_hyvinvointi.pdf?sequence=1
Therborn, G. 2014: Eriarvoisuus tappaa. Vastapaino.
Wilkinson, Richard & Pickett, Kate: Tasa-arvo ja hyvinvointi: Miksi pienet tuloerot koituvat kaikkien hyväksi? / Wilkinson Richard & Pickett Kate 2009: The Spirit Level. Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Penguin Books.
Muut opintojakson aikana ilmoitetut artikkelit ja materiaalit.
Lisämateriaali:
Hoffler E. F. & Clark, E. J. (toim.) 2012: Social Work Matters. The Power of Linking Policy and Practice.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 10.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 55
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuija Ketola
Teacher in charge
Tuija Ketola
Groups
-
ZJASOS23SMAvoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, sosionomi monimuoto
-
SOS23SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
After completing the course, you
- understand the significance of discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality
- recognise the different ways how social problems manifest themselves
- know how to act by strengthening the clients' participation and preventing exclusion
- understand the role of Social Services as advocacy work and know how to use the means of social influencing
- are able to take part in social debate in a critical manner
Content
The course discusses how social problems and inequality appears. The course addresses the discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality. The course explores how Social services operates as advocacy work and how to use the means of social influencing.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Virokannas, E., Liuski, S. and Kuronen, M. 2020: The Contested concept of vulnerability -a literature review. European Journal of Social Work.VOL.23, No.2, 327-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369457.2018.1508001
Wilkinson Richard & Pickett Kate 2009: The Spirit Level. Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Penguin Books.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit ja oppimistehtävät: yksilö ja ryhmätehtäviä.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Oppimistehtävien palautuspäivät ensimmäisessä webinaarissa ilmoitettuina aikoina.
Student workload
Webinaarit 15 h, verkko-opiskelu ja kirjalliset tehtävät 66h.
Further information for students
Avoin AMK: 5 paikkaa (sos-kurkistusopinnot)
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The students are able to
- know some features of the basic theory of social problems and discriminatory social structures
- name some basic approaches when promoting social participation
- explain the concepts of social exclusion and name some approaches when preventing social exclusion
- know how to share and receive the information about the topic
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
The students are able to
- introduce and explain the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- explain and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain and analyze the process and concept of social exclusion and name different approaches when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
The students are able to
- introduce, explain and evaluate the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- interpret and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain, analyze and evaluate the concept and process of social exclusion in different situations and propose different approaches by utilizing the theory of social problem when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Face-to-face, 33 % Online learning
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Anniina Berg
- Tuija Ketola
Teacher in charge
Tuija Ketola
Groups
-
ZJASOS23SMLAvoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, sosionomi, monimuoto, Lastenhoitajasta sosionomiksi
Objectives
After completing the course, you
- understand the significance of discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality
- recognise the different ways how social problems manifest themselves
- know how to act by strengthening the clients' participation and preventing exclusion
- understand the role of Social Services as advocacy work and know how to use the means of social influencing
- are able to take part in social debate in a critical manner
Content
The course discusses how social problems and inequality appears. The course addresses the discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality. The course explores how Social services operates as advocacy work and how to use the means of social influencing.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Virokannas, E., Liuski, S. and Kuronen, M. 2020: The Contested concept of vulnerability -a literature review. European Journal of Social Work.VOL.23, No.2, 327-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369457.2018.1508001
Wilkinson Richard & Pickett Kate 2009: The Spirit Level. Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Penguin Books.
Teaching methods
Webinaari, lähiopetus ja oppimistehtävät: yksilö ja ryhmätehtäviä.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Oppimistehtävien palautuspäivät ensimmäisessä webinaarissa ilmoitettuina aikoina.
Student workload
opetus 11 h, verkko-opiskelu, kirjalliset tehtävät 70h.
Further information for students
Tämä toteutus on tarkoitettu vain soten avoimen amk:n Lastenhoitajasta sosionomiksi -polun erillisryhmälle ZJASOS23SML (30 opiskelijaa).
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The students are able to
- know some features of the basic theory of social problems and discriminatory social structures
- name some basic approaches when promoting social participation
- explain the concepts of social exclusion and name some approaches when preventing social exclusion
- know how to share and receive the information about the topic
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
The students are able to
- introduce and explain the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- explain and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain and analyze the process and concept of social exclusion and name different approaches when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
The students are able to
- introduce, explain and evaluate the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- interpret and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain, analyze and evaluate the concept and process of social exclusion in different situations and propose different approaches by utilizing the theory of social problem when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 21.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 65
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuija Ketola
Teacher in charge
Tuija Ketola
Groups
-
ZJASOS22SMAvoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, sosionomi monimuoto
-
SOS22SMSosionomi (AMK)
Objectives
After completing the course, you
- understand the significance of discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality
- recognise the different ways how social problems manifest themselves
- know how to act by strengthening the clients' participation and preventing exclusion
- understand the role of Social Services as advocacy work and know how to use the means of social influencing
- are able to take part in social debate in a critical manner
Content
The course discusses how social problems and inequality appears. The course addresses the discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality. The course explores how Social services operates as advocacy work and how to use the means of social influencing.
Time and location
Viikko 3: webinaari
Viikko 5: webinaari
Viikko 7: webinaari
Viikko 8: webinaari
Learning materials and recommended literature
Virokannas, E., Liuski, S. and Kuronen, M. 2020: The Contested concept of vulnerability -a literature review. European Journal of Social Work.VOL.23, No.2, 327-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369457.2018.1508001
Wilkinson Richard & Pickett Kate 2009: The Spirit Level. Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Penguin Books.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit ja oppimistehtävät: yksilö ja ryhmätehtäviä.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Oppimistehtävien palautuspäivät ensimmäisessä webinaarissa ilmoitettuina aikoina.
Student workload
Webinaarit 12 h, verkko-opiskelu ja kirjalliset tehtävät 69h.
Further information for students
Avoin AMK 15
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The students are able to
- know some features of the basic theory of social problems and discriminatory social structures
- name some basic approaches when promoting social participation
- explain the concepts of social exclusion and name some approaches when preventing social exclusion
- know how to share and receive the information about the topic
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
The students are able to
- introduce and explain the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- explain and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain and analyze the process and concept of social exclusion and name different approaches when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
The students are able to
- introduce, explain and evaluate the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- interpret and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain, analyze and evaluate the concept and process of social exclusion in different situations and propose different approaches by utilizing the theory of social problem when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 19.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 25
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Anniina Berg
- Tuija Ketola
Teacher in charge
Tuija Ketola
Groups
-
ZJASOS22SMLAvoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, lähihoitajasta sosionomiksi monimuoto
Objectives
After completing the course, you
- understand the significance of discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality
- recognise the different ways how social problems manifest themselves
- know how to act by strengthening the clients' participation and preventing exclusion
- understand the role of Social Services as advocacy work and know how to use the means of social influencing
- are able to take part in social debate in a critical manner
Content
The course discusses how social problems and inequality appears. The course addresses the discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality. The course explores how Social services operates as advocacy work and how to use the means of social influencing.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Virokannas, E., Liuski, S. and Kuronen, M. 2020: The Contested concept of vulnerability -a literature review. European Journal of Social Work.VOL.23, No.2, 327-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369457.2018.1508001
Wilkinson Richard & Pickett Kate 2009: The Spirit Level. Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Penguin Books.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit ja oppimistehtävät: yksilö ja ryhmätehtäviä.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Oppimistehtävien palautuspäivät ensimmäisessä webinaarissa ilmoitettuina aikoina.
Student workload
Webinaarit 16 h, verkko-opiskelu, kirjalliset tehtävät 65h.
Further information for students
Avoin AMK 25 (Lähihoitajasta sosionomiksi)
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The students are able to
- know some features of the basic theory of social problems and discriminatory social structures
- name some basic approaches when promoting social participation
- explain the concepts of social exclusion and name some approaches when preventing social exclusion
- know how to share and receive the information about the topic
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
The students are able to
- introduce and explain the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- explain and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain and analyze the process and concept of social exclusion and name different approaches when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
The students are able to
- introduce, explain and evaluate the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- interpret and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain, analyze and evaluate the concept and process of social exclusion in different situations and propose different approaches by utilizing the theory of social problem when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
03.01.2022 - 08.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 65
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Tuija Ketola
Teacher in charge
Tuija Ketola
Groups
-
SOS21SMSosionomi (AMK)
-
ZJA21SSSOAvoin AMK, sote, AMK-polut, sosionomit monimuoto
Objectives
After completing the course, you
- understand the significance of discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality
- recognise the different ways how social problems manifest themselves
- know how to act by strengthening the clients' participation and preventing exclusion
- understand the role of Social Services as advocacy work and know how to use the means of social influencing
- are able to take part in social debate in a critical manner
Content
The course discusses how social problems and inequality appears. The course addresses the discriminatory social structures and practices that lie behind inequality. The course explores how Social services operates as advocacy work and how to use the means of social influencing.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Virokannas, E., Liuski, S. and Kuronen, M. 2020: The Contested concept of vulnerability -a literature review. European Journal of Social Work.VOL.23, No.2, 327-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369457.2018.1508001
Wilkinson Richard & Pickett Kate 2009: The Spirit Level. Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Penguin Books.
Teaching methods
Webinaarit ja oppimistehtävät: yksilö ja ryhmätehtäviä.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
18.2. Oppimistehtävän palautus
Uusinnat
18.3. ja 8.4.
Student workload
Webinaarit 12 h, verkko-opiskelu ja kirjalliset tehtävät 69 h.
Further information for students
Avoin AMK 15
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The students are able to
- know some features of the basic theory of social problems and discriminatory social structures
- name some basic approaches when promoting social participation
- explain the concepts of social exclusion and name some approaches when preventing social exclusion
- know how to share and receive the information about the topic
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
The students are able to
- introduce and explain the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- explain and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain and analyze the process and concept of social exclusion and name different approaches when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
The students are able to
- introduce, explain and evaluate the basic theory of social problem and discriminatory social structures
- interpret and make conclusions in promotion of social participation
- explain, analyze and evaluate the concept and process of social exclusion in different situations and propose different approaches by utilizing the theory of social problem when preventing social exclusion
- generate their knowledge by sharing and receiving the information about the topic