This unit examines the changing patterns and structures of social inequality in Australia and the Asian Region. Key themes include: what is meant by social inequality; social inequality in modern and non-modern societies; the nature of inequality in contemporary capitalist societies; gender, ethnicity, race and class; the politics of inequality; poverty, economic development and social inequality; inequality, justice and the good society. The unit will have a comparative focus with case studies from Australia and selected Asian countries. -- Course Website
