SOC 4500 - Human Rights and Social Justice

Institution:

Aurora University

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Description:

4 semester hours The course focuses on both domestic and international issues related to violation of human and/or civil rights, to various forms of intra- and international violence, and social injustice. Selected examples of economic, social and cultural victimization, wars, genocidal and terrorist actions are explored. The resulting health care challenges, such as malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, trafficking of humans and human organs are also included. Issues of nonviolent social change, peaceful conflict resolution, and possibilities for a "new world order" are analyzed. No prerequisites. Meets General Education "Knowing Ourselves and Others" Group A requirement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.aurora.edu

Phone Number:

(630) 892-6431

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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