SOW 327G - Social Relations: Issues of Power and Privilege in the U.S

Institution:

Carleton College

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Description:

Using minority/majority as sociological concepts to analyze individual behavior and group relationships, the distribution of power and privilege between minority and majority groups is studied. Issues of ethnicity, race, gender, faith perspectives, physical and mental attributes, and social class are examined. Includes social justice theories and applications. Prerequisites: GES130 or GES145, 146; Contemporary Western Life and Thought (L) course or GES245; World Cultures (U) course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.carleton.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 222-4000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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