SOC 245 - Equality and Inequality

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Ursinus College

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Faculty An analysis of the bases and perpetuation of social inequalities, including class, race, gender and other forms of inequality. Theories of causes of stratification and problems of measuring different levels of wealth, power and prestige are examined. Consideration of how social inequality is structured in non- industrial societies precedes emphasis on the nature of social inequality in the United States. Cross-national comparisons of social stratification in modern industrial societies are also made. Prerequisite: Any 100-level course in Anthropology and Sociology or written permission of the instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS, D.)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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