SOC 324 - Sociological Theories

Institution:

Manhattan College

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A survey of sociological theories of the 19th and 20th centuries, e.g., symbolic interactionism, functionalism, conflict theory, exchange theory, ethnomethodology. Special emphasis is given to the contributions of major sociologists: Comte, Durkheim, Mead, Marx, Weber, Parsons, Goffman, Garfinkel, et al. (Cr. 3) 327. Power and Conflict. Analysis of the nature of power as experienced and expressed in different social, historical, and cultural contexts. Different theories of the distribution and exploitation of political, economic, and social power in local, regional, national, and global contexts. Different mechanisms used by dominant groups to subjugate others. The social organization, tactics, goals, and impact of grass-root movements by exploited peoples, e.g. women, minorities, immigrants, laborers. Varying proposals to identify and respond to the many social guises of hegemony. (Cr. 3)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.manhattan.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 862-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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