SOC 565 - Inequality: Current Trends and Explanations

Institution:

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Morris Discussion of recent growth in economic inequality in the U.S. and competing explanations for these new trends through examination of labor market demographics, industrial composition and restructuring, and the broader political context that impacts policies like minimum wage, strength of unions, and foreign trade. Offered: jointly with CS&SS 565.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SOC 504, SOC 505, SOC 506, or equivalent; recommended: CS&SS 505 and CS&SS 506, or equivalent

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.washington.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 543-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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