Overview

This topic offers a critical exploration of and the intersection between sustainable development and global inequality through theoretical and practical lenses. It comprises a critical study of the concepts both in terms of its history and the contemporary debates surrounding it. The topic will particularly examine key pillars of sustainable … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Critically examine foundational concepts to explain, contextualize, and interrogate the discourses of sustainable development and global inequality to understand their historical evolution and contemporary debates.
  • Analyse key pillars of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social disparities and their intersections, emphasizing how these pillars shape sustainable development.
  • Integrate diverse perspectives by incorporating international development theories alongside local and indigenous viewpoints to understand the multifaceted nature of global inequality and its impact on society, political economy, environmentalism, and gender equality.
  • Critically reflect on the Sustainable Development Goals and international and local policies and frameworks- across the Global North, Global South, Asia Pacific and emerging approaches and alternatives that address sustainable development and inequality from international to indigenous perspectives.
  • Apply theory through case studies and direct interaction with guest speakers for practical study.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Critically analyses theories and the relationship between sustainable development and global inequality and evaluate the effectiveness of global frameworks and stakeholders in addressing these challenges
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Evaluate and critique the impacts of sustainable development and inequality across the Global North, Global South, Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia
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Synthesize the interconnectedness of economic, environmental, social, and gender inequalities within sustainable development contexts, integrating international perspectives with local knowledge to recommend solutions to address specific issues
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Apply theoretical frameworks to analyse real-world case studies, critically assessing contemporary issues and emerging challenges in sustainable development and global inequality

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