Course Details

Race, Class, and Gender

 

SOCY1-DC7250
Credit: The Paul McGhee Division

This course is an in-depth introduction to the key sociological categories of race, class, and gender. The course explores the classical and contemporary theories of social stratification and inequality as well as contemporary trends in the distribution of wealth, income, and education in the U.S. It addresses the social and historical construction of race and ethnicity, gender roles, and class categorical differences.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Introduction to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology

 

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