AS 1162 - Social Control & Social Change

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

American Studies

Description:

This course explores social control as the means by which power is exercised and maintained in American society: repression, racism, sexism, education, media, work, class divisions, and political parties. In other words, who controls whom and how? The course emphasizes the balance between social control, social protest, and social change. Prerequisite: BEII placement.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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