SOC3201

SOC 3201 - Inequality: Introduction to Stratification (3 Cr.)

Sociology (10987) TCLA - College of Liberal Arts

SOC 3201 - Inequality: Introduction to Stratification (3 Cr.)

Course description

Why does inequality exist? How does it work? These are the essential questions examined in this class. Topics range from welfare and poverty to the role of race and gender in getting ahead. We will pay particular attention to social inequities—why some people live longer and happier lives while others are burdened by worry, poverty, and ill health.

prereq: soc majors/minors must register A-F

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

OPT - Student Option

Lecture

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Fall