The London School of Economics and Political Science
Understanding Discrimination
Gain a holistic understanding of discrimination and learn how it can be addressed for the benefit of individuals, organisations, and society.
Start date
To be confirmed
Course duration
3 weeks
Language
English
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Effort
6–8 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
Duration: 3 weeks
Despite an increasing focus on diversity and inclusion, discrimination is still prevalent in modern organisations and society at large. In order to affect change in the world and in the workplace, it’s vital to understand what discrimination means, how it manifests, and how it can be overcome.
To play their part in challenging systemic bias and inequity in the workplace, professionals in every industry and sector need to learn how to address discrimination in their realm of influence. The Understanding Discrimination three-week online course from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) will empower you with a deeper understanding of the political, social, and economic sources that drive discrimination against minorities. You’ll gain a unique social science perspective on the issue of discrimination, the different types of discrimination and how to measure it, as well as develop the understanding to inform future policy discussions and decisions.
This highly topical and applicable master class provides you with expert, high-quality insights from world-leading LSE faculty, industry experts and guest speakers, and enables you to understand and participate in one of the most pressing academic and social debates of our time.
Is this course for you?
This course is uniquely designed to offer anyone with an interest in understanding discrimination the tools and knowledge from the social sciences to develop an awareness of its nuances and complexities. Those in a position of leadership or management looking to foster collaboration and inclusion in their organisation or sector will gain a better understanding of diversity initiatives and what commonly causes them to fail. Professionals working in government or policy will benefit from a broader perspective on the problem of discrimination, and learn how this informs policy discussions and decisions. Additionally, professionals in the media industry will be exposed to valuable knowledge and insights that will enhance their ability to analyse events from different perspectives and provide a more accurate analysis of the many examples of discrimination around the world.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 3 weeks
Despite an increasing focus on diversity and inclusion, discrimination is still prevalent in modern organisations and society at large. In order to affect change in the world and in the workplace, it’s vital to understand what discrimination means, how it manifests, and how it can be overcome.
To play their part in challenging systemic bias and inequity in the workplace, professionals in every industry and sector need to learn how to address discrimination in their realm of influence. The Understanding Discrimination three-week online course from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) will empower you with a deeper understanding of the political, social, and economic sources that drive discrimination against minorities. You’ll gain a unique social science perspective on the issue of discrimination, the different types of discrimination and how to measure it, as well as develop the understanding to inform future policy discussions and decisions.
This highly topical and applicable master class provides you with expert, high-quality insights from world-leading LSE faculty, industry experts and guest speakers, and enables you to understand and participate in one of the most pressing academic and social debates of our time.
Is this course for you?
This course is uniquely designed to offer anyone with an interest in understanding discrimination the tools and knowledge from the social sciences to develop an awareness of its nuances and complexities. Those in a position of leadership or management looking to foster collaboration and inclusion in their organisation or sector will gain a better understanding of diversity initiatives and what commonly causes them to fail. Professionals working in government or policy will benefit from a broader perspective on the problem of discrimination, and learn how this informs policy discussions and decisions. Additionally, professionals in the media industry will be exposed to valuable knowledge and insights that will enhance their ability to analyse events from different perspectives and provide a more accurate analysis of the many examples of discrimination around the world.
How is this course different?
What will set you apart
An in-depth understanding of how discrimination manifests and why it should be addressed.
Methods and approaches to effectively measure discrimination.
Practical strategies for addressing discrimination during hiring and promotion.
The ability to explore discrimination in your personal context, share reflections and experiences, and engage with participants from around the globe.
Unlimited access to 2U’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.The curriculum
Module 1: What is discrimination and why should we care?
Explore the sources and facets of discrimination, and understand how reducing it can benefit individuals, businesses, and society.
Module 2: Measuring discrimination
Discover different tools to measure discrimination and investigate their advantages and flaws.
Module 3: Interventions to fight discrimination
Explore policy interventions to fight discrimination, removing discrimination at the hiring stage and improving outcomes within the firm.
Who you'll learn from
Dr Stephane Wolton
Course Convenor; Associate Professor in Political Science, Department of Government, LSE
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How you’ll learn
This online course is broken up into a manageable units designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse activities:
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Work through your downloadable and online instructional material
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Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through discussion forums
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Enjoy a wide range of interactive content including videos, podcasts, quizzes, and more
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Develop an essential skill set to apply immediately in your context and career
Apply what you learn throughout this master class experience and broaden your understanding of discrimination with targeted, expert-led insights.
Your success team
Online education provider GetSmarter offers a personalised approach to online learning that ensures you’re supported every step of the way.
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Head Tutor
A subject matter expert who’ll guide you through content-related challenges.
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Global success team
Available 24/7 to solve your tech-related and administrative queries and concerns.
A powerful collaboration
The London School of Economics and Political Science is collaborating with GetSmarter to create a new class of learning experience – one that is high-touch, intimate, and personalised for the working professional.
About LSE
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a leading dedicated social science university. LSE was founded in 1895 with the aim of understanding the causes of things for the “betterment of society”. LSE seeks to make research and teaching practical and relevant to the real world. The School counts 18 Nobel Prize winners and 37 world leaders amongst its alumni and staff. LSE has students from over 160 countries, and over 100 languages are spoken on campus.
About GetSmarter
GetSmarter, a 2U, Inc. brand, partners with the world's leading universities and institutions to select, design and deliver premium online courses with a data-driven focus on learning gain. Technology meets academic rigour in GetSmarter’s people-mediated model, whose interactive online format allows for self-paced learning and a greater level of participant engagement.
Promote equity and fairness
Gain access to the insights and tools to identify and address discrimination within your context.
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Payment options
You can pay online via our secure payment gateway, or make payment via electronic transfer or direct deposit. For transfers, banking details can be found on your invoice once you've completed your registration. Please get in touch with an Enrollment Adviser or contact us for more information.
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Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too. Here is a guide to show you how to request financial assistance from your employer.
If you are a Learning & Development (L&D) manager, or involved in training and upskilling for an organization, you can request information regarding our corporate offering on our GetSmarter for business page.
Manage your time
GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best. You'll be presented with the course content at the beginning of each module so that you can plan your time.
You also have access to the Global success team who will support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
Discover the Online Campus
The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please see the list of university partner login pages here.
