| CODE | GRS2002 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Workplace Diversity | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 2 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Gender and Sexualities | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit introduces students to the theories and critical debates surrounding diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It examines how diverse identities—including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion —shape individuals' experiences of employment. Students will explore key concepts such as equality, equity, intersectionality, unconscious bias, and systemic discrimination, and will engage with current organisational and policy initiatives aimed at building inclusive workplaces.Through case studies and theoretical frameworks drawing from sociology, psychology, and business studies, students will develop the analytical tools needed to understand and critique the challenges and opportunities presented by diverse workforces. Study-Unit Aims: - Critically evaluate key theories explaining inequalities in recruitment, retention, and progression within the labour market; - Analyse the impact of gender, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity on labour market experiences; - Assess organisational strategies and public policies aimed at promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion; - Develop evidence-based recommendations for inclusive human resource practices. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify and compare how different social identities—such as gender, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity—shape experiences of recruitment, retention, and progression in the labour market; - Critically analyse how intersecting systems of power and inequality influence employment outcomes across diverse identity groups; - Evaluate theoretical approaches for understanding labour market disparities affecting marginalised identities; - Propose inclusive strategies for addressing structural barriers and promoting equitable workplace practices that account for multiple and overlapping identities. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Critical thinking and problem-solving: Evaluate complex sociological and organisational theories in relation to real-world contexts; - Research skills: Conduct literature reviews, synthesise information, and apply theory to practice; - Communication: Deliver persuasive, well-structured arguments both orally and in writing. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Reading pack. Supplementary Readings: - Roscigno, V. J.. (2007). The Face of Discrimination : How Race and Gender Impact Work and Home Lives, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated. - Konrad, A.M., Prassad, P., & Pringle, J.K. (2006). The handbook of workplace diversity. Sage Publications. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Josephine Ann Cutajar (Co-ord.) Vania Tabone |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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