SOC 3170 (3057) - Social Movements

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course explores the origins, dynamics, and conse quences of social movements as a particular form of collective behavior. It examines a wide range of topics, including the emergence of movements; recruitment and leadership; interactions of movements with the media, political elites, and the broader society; tactics; and the factors contributing to the success and failure of movements. Cases covered include the mobi - lization of racial and ethnic groups, women's movements, environmental activism, and labor movements. Prerequisites: SOC 1005 or ANT 1001, and ENG 2100.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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