SPECIFIC 1. Understanding of the basic components of social inequalities and cultural differences. 2. Ability to analyse the main concepts and generalisations about human society and its processes. 3. Ability to contribute to the design of policies aimed at addressing social problems. TRANSVERSAL 1. Ability to recognise the complexity of social phenomena. 2. Ability to integrate knowledge from sociology and related disciplines. 3. Ethical commitment.

Topic 1: Introduction Origin of the study of social problems Definition of social problem Sociology and social problems. Main theoretical approaches The relationship between social problems, needs, and human rights Topic 2: Study and Diagnosis of Social Problems Phases of social problem analysis Methods and techniques for analyzing social reality Data sources and indicators for analyzing inequality and social problems The Complexity Paradigm applied to the study of social problems Topic 3: Inequality as the Starting Point of Social Problems: Concepts and Types of Inequality Inequality in the current Welfare State Justifications for inequality according to different theoretical paradigms Dimensions of inequality: economic, political, social, labor, cultural, and symbolic Equity as a corrective measure for inequality Topic 4: Social Exclusion Concept and dimensions Exclusionary and inclusionary factors Sectorial and territorial dimensions of social exclusion Measuring social exclusion Topic 5: The Economic Manifestation of Social Exclusion: Poverty Definition and explanations of poverty Policies and programs for poverty intervention Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda The territorial dimension of poverty and exclusion: areas and neighborhoods of particular vulnerability Topic 6: Other Social Problems in Contemporary Societies Disability and dependency Gender-based violence Child abuse Urban violence: social conflict, crime, and deviance Topic 7: Social Action Against Social Problems The importance of social actors in identifying and resolving problems Concepts and proposals related to promoting citizenship, managing diversity, and social integration

The course is divided into two blocks, each worth three credits. Each block is dedicated either to theoretical content or to practical exercises. Theoretical content will be supported by in-person, participatory lessons (classroom debates), using audiovisual tools to facilitate the presentation. Regarding the practical exercises, these will take place in the classroom in relation to the different topics. To complete them, supporting materials such as basic readings included in the course bibliography, as well as articles, tables and statistical data, documentaries or films, transcriptions of real interviews, press articles, etc., will be used.