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1.25 Credits
A survey of theories and systems of social stratification focusing on such phenomena as race, class, power, and prestige. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. (General Education Code(s): E.) D. Takagi
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1.25 Credits
Examines the enduring and changing status of ethnic and other visible minority groups in the United States, e.g., Latinos, Asian Americans, African Americans, and immigrants, with comparative materials drawn from other societies. An introductory course in ethnicity and race is recommended as preparation. Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement. (General Education Code(s): E.) J. Childs
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1.25 Credits
Seminar focusing on readings of key texts and recent research papers on several dimensions of global inequality (material, health, gender, cultural, migration) to find innovative ways of understanding the connections among different dimensions of inequality and of visualizing inequality in digital media. Collaborative interaction with Film Studies 177, Advanced Digital Media Workshop and Environmental Studies 155, Geographic Information Systems. Enrollment restricted to seniors. Enrollment limited to 25. B. Crow
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1.25 Credits
Through readings on social movements that span the 20th century, examines the causes of popular mobilizations, their potential for rapid social change, and the theories developed to understand and explain their role in modern social life. Enrollment restricted to upper-division students. Enrollment limited to 40. M. Traugott
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1.25 Credits
Analyzes access to clean water, both in the American West and global South. Reviews water quality, pivotal role of water in settlement and society, history and contemporary inequalities, water supplies, international conflict over water, climate change, and human use of water. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 60. B. Crow, A. Szasz
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1.25 Credits
A sociological overview of African American society in the 21st century. The changing patterns of social/cultural organization, class structure, and modes of political action are analyzed. This analysis is located within the framework of migration, urbanization, and social struggle among black Americans. Prerequisite(s): course 10 or 20. (General Education Code(s): E.) J. Childs
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1.25 Credits
Provides a general introduction to the history of Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Koreans, and Southeast Asians, within the context of American history. Examines the diverse processes of immigration, the formation of communities, work, and family relations of Asians and Asian Americans. Looks at how social, political, and economic changes in the larger U.S. society have affected the lives of Asians in America. Offered in alternate academic years. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement. (General Education Code(s): E.) The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Examines the history of women and work; women's current conditions of work and political, economic, and social factors affecting these conditions; means by which women may shape working conditions including contributing leadership, developing policies, building unity, and creating alliances. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. The Staff
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1.25 Credits
Addresses how work is organized and shapes life changes. Covers: the history of paid work; the impact of technology; race/class/gender at work; professional and service work; work and family; collective responses to work; and challenges of work in a globalizing economy. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. S. Mc Kay
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1.25 Credits
Historical and contemporary examination of urban life including community, race, geography, urban and suburban cultures and lifestyles, stratification, housing, crime, economic and environmental issues, demographic changes, and global urbanization. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior sociology majors. Enrollment limited to 60. G. Sandoval
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