SOC 341 - Social Inequality

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

The examination of social inequality is a central theme of sociology. This course examines patterns, processes, and trends in social inequality, including: the structure, meaning, and measures of social class in contemporary society; inequalities in education, health, legal, and other institutional contexts; local and global inequalities; intersecting inequalities of race, class, gender, sexuality, and other forms of social diversity. The examination of social inequality, or social stratification, is a central theme of sociology. This course explores patterns and aspects of inequality such as the rich-poor gap and inequalities in health care and education; theories regarding the origins and maintenance of stratification; and responses and challenges to stratification such as labor movements and government programs. The course examines ways in which economic inequality intertwines with inequalities of race/ethnicity and gender, and it compares stratification in the U.S. with that in other countries as well as with global stratification. Prerequisites: SOC 101 or consent of the instructor. This course was previously listed as SOC 430.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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