SSP 161 - The American Dream:Popular Ideologies in American Society

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Lehigh University

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Is the "American Dream" a myth or reality This courseexplores this question and various aspects of basic American values through a sociological lens. The American Dream, meritocracy, and individualism are strongly held beliefs the United States - the of opportunity."We will examine the implications, causes, and consequences of these beliefs and other popular ideologies in the context of a highly stratified and increasingly diverse society. The course focuses on how ideologies function to both reproduce and transform society. Johnson (SS)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lehigh.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 758-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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