This unit introduces students to the theory of social justice, gaining knowledge and understanding of a variety of theoretical perspectives relating to historical and current issues including systemic inequality, diversity, and inclusion. We will study challenges with which those working in the justice field are often confronted, analyse various approaches for making change, and discuss the complexities of addressing such challenges in a globalised world.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Identify and critique the fundamental principles, values, and notions of social justice, including concepts of diversity and difference;
2. Critically reflect on laws, policies and systems which create and continue social injustices;
3. Examine differences between the intention of policies and laws, and how those policies and laws practically affect persons/communities; and
4. Formulate proposals for addressing injustice at the individual and societal level.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas

Prerequisites

11251 Foundations of Law and Justice

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

SCB101 Bachelor of Laws students may not undertake this unit.

Equivalent units

11255 Civil Justice

Assumed knowledge

Basic understanding of the Australian legal system.