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Presentation
Presentation
The course deals with representations highly dependent on socially constructed individual beliefs, with inevitable interpersonal consequences. Considering this, the methodologies will favor critical reflection, collective discussion everyday reality, group dynamics and self-analysis. The use of expository methods, complemented by the critical review of the literature and empirical evidence and the sharing of experiences will serve to: (i) discuss the key-concepts and reflect on the expressions of diversity (eg, sex / gender, sexuality / sexual orientation, religion, radicalization and ethnicity, age, ...); (ii) problematize them theoretically and sociopolitically; (iii) discuss the cognitive and socialization processes associated with prejudice and the construction of social identities; (iv) discuss the impact of social stigma and anticipate its consequences; (v) and introduce practices and contexts for intervention in diversity with families, children and young people.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULP608-22191
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
S1 Diversity Core concepts Sociopolitical and historical background Mechanisms of oppression, organization of power Research contributions to the deconstruction of sexual binarism and racialization S2 Psychological processes Categorization and cognitive bias Collective memories, social and gender identity, and socialization processes Individual differences in response to diversity Prejudice as a defense S3 Individual and interpersonal impact Inter-group relations, social conflict, and interpersonal violence Intersectionality and the psychosocial impact of inequality and structural violence S4: Critical consciousness and intercultural competence Mechanisms of concealment and covert discrimination Alterity, critical consciousness and intercultural competence
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Objectives
Objectives
LO1: to recognize expressions of diversity as intrinsic to the human condition and development. LO2: to articulate the multiple forms of prejudice and discrimination as stereotypical and reductive representations of normativity and difference and (LO3) substantiate with empirical evidence their de-pathologizing, de-universalization, and de-moralization. LO4: to discuss the theories of oppression and socio-politically and historically frame the mechanisms of inequality and discrimination that sustain mechanisms of power regulation, (LO5) their structural and institutionalized and explicit and subtle forms, (LO6) anticipate their consequences for the target groups. LO7: to critically reflect on the cognitive, emotional, and socialization processes that underlie categorization, stereotypes, and the construction of social identities. LO8: to develop self-criticism about personal values and how they can affect interpersonal relationships and future professional practice.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The methodologies based on innovative and evidence-based practices have been adapted to the nature of the course unit. Given that this unit deals with representations that are highly dependent on socially constructed beliefs and have interpersonal consequences, the adopted methodologies prioritize critical reflection, collective discussion, self-analysis, and group dynamics. Discovery and Observational Learning – Videos featuring testimonies, counter-narrative lectures, documentaries, and films that portray lives and practices challenging hegemonic norms and exposing structural violence. Collaborative Learning – Collective discussion of literature, learning communities, and the development of a shared glossary. Project-Based and Simulation-Based Learning – Simulation of debates and the development of a digital counter-narrative tool.
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References
References
Cabral, J., Rebocho, M., & Pereira, A. C. (2022). Desigualdade como tradição: uma Intersubjetividade da dominação. Cadernos IS-UP, (2). https://ojs.letras.up.pt/index.php/Cadernos-ISUP_1/article/view/12940/11806 Elliott, A., & Lemert, C. (2014). Introduction to contemporary social theory. Routledge. Feagin, J. R. (2020). The white racial frame: Centuries of racial framing and counter-framing. Routledge. Chicago. Hurst, C., Gibbon, H. F., & Nurse, A. (2016). Social inequality: Forms, causes, and consequences. Routledge. Jones, J. M., Dovidio, J. F., & Vietze, D. L. (2013). The psychology of diversity: Beyond prejudice and racism. John Wiley & Sons. McDowell, T. (2015). Applying critical social theories to family therapy practice. Springer.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
