DSOC 27A10 - Social Inequality, Social Mobility, and Social Policy

Social inequality and social immobility are key societal challenges in the 21st century. This course offers an introduction to the key concepts, theories, methodological approaches, and empirical evidence on social inequality and social mobility. First, we will focus on the structure of inequality and ask: How unequal are societies today, and how and why has this changed in recent decades? Second, we will discuss who gets to occupy privileged positions in society and why: How do characteristics that are not in peoples' control — for instance their socio-economic background — shape important outcomes in their lives, such as their level of education, their job, or their income? What policies can reduce inequality of opportunity in society? Please note that you can enrol either in this course OR in the course entitled ‘Educational Inequality & Education Policy', but not in both courses.

Bastian BETTHAEUSER

Séminaire

English

Spring 2022-2023

Course participation (15%) Presentation (15%) Reading responses (10%) Policy report (60%)