Equality Studies
Equality Studies is an inter-disciplinary study of significant equalities and inequalities in human life, both as it has been and as it might be. It addresses topics including patterns of inequality, explanations of inequality, principles of equality and equality objectives, egalitarian social, political and economic institutions and strategies for change.Work in Equality Studies within the School is currently concentrated in four main areas: development and global north/south relations, minorities and discrimination, gender, and class structures.
Our main aims are to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of equality, to promote greater understanding and concern for equality both within Ireland and internationally and to undertake and promote research on equality issues.
Equality Studies can be studied in undergraduate elective modules within the UCD Horizons system and is offered at postgraduate level in both taught and research graduate programmes. We also offer Outreach and Continuing Professional Development programmes. Our graduates come from a wide range of backgrounds and have gone on to a wide range of positions.
Research and Continuing Professional Development programmes in Equality Studies are conducted under the auspices of the Equality Studies Centre.
The Listserv list, Equal-L, provides a platform for people interested in equality issues to share their views and inform each other of upcoming events.
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And the EWI ( Egalitarian World Initiative) website has more news and events about Equality Studies
