SOC 1436 - American Social Movements

Institution:

Yeshiva University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course focuses on the link between social movements and political change in the modern world. Since the French revolution, such movvements have played decisive roles both in extending democratic rights and overturning enchenched elites in recent history, as well as in some cases driving more authoritarian outcomes. Social movements arise outside official channels and against established political orders. The course familiarizes students with a sociological approach to social movements and the "waves of democracy" and sometimes authoritarianism they often give rise to, as well as the political revolutions they soemtimes help to bring about. We finsih by situating transnational movements in relation to globalization.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.yu.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 960-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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