In this Unit, you will learn the foundational knowledge and skills to analyse society from a
sociological perspective and derive its relevance for social work, especially in the context of a
diverse society. The Unit offers a comprehensive introduction to the discipline of sociology and its
foundational theories to enable you recognising and undertaking a critical analysis of social context,
culture, belief systems, identity, and social barriers as well as examining several pressing social
problems within contemporary Australian society. Students will be exposed to different personal,
social, and cultural identity dimensions of human lives, and engages with questions of how cultural
diversity enriches and challenges social work goals and methods, and avoid cultural collusion and
homogenisation of experience. You will gain an understanding of working inclusively and respectfully
with cultural difference and diversity, and develop skills to apply social and cultural knowledge and
skills in diverse contexts.
- Lecturer: Sajal Roy