Social and Cultural Diversity

1. Module 1: Slide 1:1 Social and Cultural Diversity Module 1:SACSA Framework Social and Cultural Diversity

2. Module 1: Slide 1:2 Social and Cultural Diversity Introduction • This Module is designed to explore the social and cultural diversity of the Australian community and to discuss issues of power relations.

3. Module 1: Slide 1:3 Social and Cultural Diversity Purposes of this module • To deepen understanding of the social and cultural diversity of learners • To engage with issues associated with power relations.

4. Module 1: Slide 1:4 Social and Cultural Diversity Descriptions ·have a parent with a tertiary degree ·were born overseas ·have a family member who speaks a language other than English ·were born in a country/rural area ·are male ·as a child experienced a time when money was ‘tight’ ·watched a reality TV show ·have moved house more than four times ·ever felt not good at something ·have ever been a protester/signed a petition ·are female and as a child experienced a time when money was ‘tight’ ·were born in rural Australia and have a family member who speaks a language other than English (Adapted from George Otero 1999 Teachable Moments, Learning to Live in a Global Society Hawker Brownlow Education pp 91-93)

5. Module 1: Slide 1:5 Social and Cultural Diversity “Copyright Judy Horacek, reprinted with permission, www.horacek.com.au”

6. Module 1: Slide 1:6 Social and Cultural Diversity Summary • Acknowledging and working with diversity is central to the building of a fairer society • Differential access to power is constructed through privilege and marginality and can be challenged • Critically understanding and acting to confront the forces which shape unjust social practices and relations is central to the implementation of the SACSA Framework. (General Introduction, SACSA Framework pp 18-21)