SOC 460 - Social Inequality

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University of Hartford

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Social inequalities in wealth, power, and status have been increasing over the last half-century within the United States and in the world as a whole. This course examines the dynamics behind these changes, their consequences for individuals and society, and the degree and causes of social mobility in the United States. Studies of the social inequality in other countries and the globalization process provide an international context for understanding changes within the United States. Prerequisites: SOC 110 and junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hartford.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 768-4100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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