SOCI 2310 - Contemporary Social Problems

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course studies the nature, scope, and effects of social problems and their solutions. The course will concentrate on sociological perspectives, theories, and key concepts when investigating problems, such as inequality, poverty, racism, alienation, family life, sexuality, gender, urbanization, work, aging, crime, war and terrorism, environmental degradation, and mass media. This course is designed to build students' sociological understanding of how sociological approaches attempt to clarify various issues confronting contemporary life, as well as how sociologists view solutions to these problems.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Previously SOC 2211. Read more.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 05/25/2022 

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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