Minor in Sociology and Social Anthropology of Social Justice and Inequality - Explaining Social Inequality
SOSA 2042 Explaining Social Inequality
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course examines various perspectives on inequality. It will examine how various forms of social inequality emerge and persist. The focus will be on the unequal distribution of wealth and sources of social power. Readings and assignments will focus on theories and explanations of inequality as well as historical and contemporary cases, including class, ethnicity, race, nation, region, gender, orientation and other manifestations of inequality.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: One SOSA course at the 1000 level or FYP
EXCLUSIONS: SOSA 2040X/Y.06