GOVERNMENT 113 - Inequality,Politics,and Public Policy:Class,Race,and Gender

Institution:

Claremont McKenna College

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Description:

Lynch This course examines the basic dimensions of inequality and changes in the distribution of wealth and power, patterns of ethnic and gender relations, and rates of social mobility. A major focus is how technological change, globalization and immigration impact occupational structures and career ladders. The course deals with leadership, legal and policy issues pertaining to taxation, concentration of wealth, maintaining the middle class, discrimination, affirmative action/work force diversity, generational divides, poverty reduction and welfare reform. Introductory level economics, psychology and/or sociology course recommended. Offered every year.

Credits:

1.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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