SOC 445 - Inequality & Diversity

Institution:

Eastern Oregon University

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Description:

An exploration of how categories of difference such as race, social class, gender, sexuality and ability are constructed within U.S. society and are reinforced as systems of inequality. Why inequality occurs, what kinds of consequences follow from unequal ranking within social systems, and whether and how these systems might be changed. This course is cross listed with ANTH 445. Prerequisite: SOC 204, ANTH 101, or GEND 201. Student must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eou.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 962-3672

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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