Sociology of Poverty
The task for this assessment is to write an essay with a word count of 1800 words.
1. critically analyse the relationship between crime and social exclusion, drawing on the theories introduced in class. Define crime and introduce what social exclusion is.
2. critically analyse the relationship between crime and the economy and draw potential links between the two.
3. draw on the theories introduced in class to critically analyse both structural and subcultural theories of social exclusion and their understanding of crime. Apply theories discussed to a least one real life example.
Follow the order below to complete this essay and include numbering to make clear what you have written for each section.
1. Understand definitions and core concepts in the study of poverty.
1.1. Analyse different types of poverty
1.2. Identify ways in which poverty is measured
2. Recognise Sociological explanations of poverty.
2.1. Critically evaluate at least three theories of the causes of poverty
3. Understand different theoretical approaches to poverty reduction.
3.1. Critically evaluate at least two theoretical approaches to poverty reduction