During this module we have considered a number of disadvantaged groups within society. During this assessment you are required to

Course:

BA Child and Youth Studies, BA Social Sciences, BA Health Studies

Module:

Recognising and Challenging Discrimination and Disadvantage

Level:

2

Assessment 2:

2,250 word essay

 
Essay brief:

During this module we have considered a number of disadvantaged groups within society.  During this assessment you are required to evaluate the position of disadvantaged young people within today’s society.

Your assessment should have three distinct parts:-

1. A description of the discriminatory practices that exist within society today on young people who belong to one of the protected categories within the Equality Act 2010.  Please note this must differ from the minority group selected for your 1^st assessment.                                                                                                         (30%)                                                                    
2. A consideration of the impact of these discriminatory practices on these young people’s ability to live within today’s society.                                                       (35%)  
3. An explanation of the benefits of making use of formal measures enforceable within Scotland (legislation, policies and charters) within either an educational, health or social care setting.  This must include benefits for the setting and for the young people.                                                                                                                 (20%)                                                                              

Additional 15% marks are gained as follows:

• 5% structure, presentation, grammar etc
• 5% referencing
• o   5% overall comments

Specific Essay guidance:

The specific criteria for this assessment are as follows:                                     

1. This assessment has three distinct parts and you must ensure that you address all of these as outlined above.
2. The protected characteristic in Part 1 must differ from the minority group selected for your 1^st assessment.                                                                                                         

General Essay guidance: