SOC 203 - Sociology of Youth

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Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

Youth, adolescence, young adulthood-different terms, but all imply a period in life when individuals face various new issues, physically and emotionally. In this course, students explore such issues in the context of social and cultural frameworks. Students consider how sociologists view a category termed "youth" andexplore how social systems determine who is a part of this category. Students also look at the personal and social implications of "youth" and the intersections and impact of race, class, andgender on the experiences of youth. Students are introduced to the social constructionist approach to study the issues of youth in the United States, as well as comparative perspectives. Prerequisite: SOC 105. 3 semester hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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