Class Seminário Temático I - Desigualdades, Inclusão e Bem-Estar Social

The CU aims to equip students with an understanding of the main concepts and dimensions of social inequalities. Throughout the CU, students will explore the structural causes of inequalities and their impacts on society, with a particular focus on the Portuguese reality. The CU will also address the interaction between inequality, development, and social well-being, as well as examine the role of public policies in reducing these disparities. With both a practical and theoretical approach, students will be prepared to develop intervention strategies that promote social inclusion and well-being in various contexts.

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1. Introduction to Social Inequalities  1.1. Fundamental concepts: inequality, inclusion, and well-being  1.2. Main dimensions of inequality  1.3. Structural causes of inequality  1.4. Impacts of inequality  1.5. Relationships between inequality, social well-being, and development    2. Social Inequalities in Portugal: Indicators and Trends  2.1. Inequelity indicators 2.2. Income, work and poverty 2.3. Education 2.4. Health 2.5. Housing 2.6. Gender 2.7. Territory    3. State, Public Policies, and Social Inclusion  3.1. The role of public policies in reducing inequalities  3.2. Case studies of inclusion and well-being policies  3.3. The role of social workers in combating inequalities

Teaching: Use of expository and interrogative methodologies, encouraging student participation. There will be debates and group discussions on contemporary issues of inequality based on guided readings, critical reflections, videos, and the analysis of practical cases of public policies.   Assessment: The assessment will be continuous, based on the following elements: 1) Individual work: 70%; 2) Participation: 20%; 3) Attendance and punctuality: 10%. The average score of the assessment elements must be equal to or greater than 9.5 points. The exam consist in an individual written work (100%). The minimum grade is 9,5 points

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