| Unit name | Social Policy and Development |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SPOL30050 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Gangoli |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School for Policy Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The central aim of this unit is to demonstrate that comparative studies involve international systems, and not exclusively nation states. Starting with an analysis of theories of 'development', we will critique explanations propounded for uneven development between and within societies. This will include the Modernisation and Dependency theories, Sustainable Development, and the Women in Development (WID), Women and Development (WAD) and Gender and Development (GAD) debates. The relationships between the so-called 'First' and 'Third' Worlds are illustrated by examining the role of different types of international institutions and organisations, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and some of the United Nations' organisations. Policies pursued by "developing" countries and civil society action against globalisation and development inform future policy options and directions. Comparisons here will include Brazil, South Africa, India and China.
