Bachelor of Community Service

This subject introduces students to Sociology and its relevance for the understanding and working in the community services sector. It introduces students to the key social theories and the impact of these on our understanding of society. The development of sociological theories from functionalism, conflict, interactionist, feminism, and to postmodernity are critically examined. The subject provides for the use of critical thinking to explore social issues and how these impact service users. In the subject students will explore topics such as gender, sex and sexuality, family life, class and social inequality, education and knowledge, work and the economy, religion and spirituality, health, culture, ethnicity and race, deviance and crime, and power and politics.