Posted: May 29th, 2015

Contemporary social issues

Choose a social issue within one of the areas discussed in Weeks 1- 6. Analyse the issue in the context of contemporary Australian society. (Please note all the readings are attached for you)

Your essay should include:

? A clear description of the issue
? A discussion of the history of the issue, including the role that social policy has played
? Analysis of the effectiveness of current policy in a globalized world, with reference to the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights
? Evidence of wide reading and application of sociological principles

The marking criteria for the essay is,
Content
1. Clear description of the issue provided
2. Discussion of the history of the area
3. Analysis of effectiveness of current policy in a globalized world
4. Evidence of wide reading, including current research and analysis
5. Evidence of integration of theory