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Sociological criticisms of postwar America. What do American critics think is wrong with America and how do they propose to fix it Topics may include the role of the power elite in American society, the consequences of increased media concentration, the decline of civil society, consumerism, electoral politics, taxes, welfare policy, the environment, racism, sexism, crime, poverty, sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. Prerequisite: A 100-level sociology course or American Studies 271. Four credit hours.
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Sociological analysis and historical overview of African-American women and their families, work lives, and community (especially religious and political) experience. A focus on the contradictions between lived experience and cultural expectations surrounding gender and on the distinctive experiences of African-American women as a force for social change. Prerequisite: An introductory social science course or American Studies 276. Four credit hours. U. GILKES
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A seminar examining the impact of the civil rights and black power movements on sociological concepts, theories, and perspectives on race relations, racial stratification, social change, and ethnicity. The PBS series Eyes on the Prize I and II are used to introduce readings and discussions of sociological and ideological texts influenced or produced by activists and activities of the civil rights or black power movements. The connections among civil rights and black power movements and other social movements in the United States and other societies. Prerequisite: An introductory anthropology, sociology, history, or American studies course. Three credit hours. S, U.
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Intensive survey of the life and work of W.E.B. Du Bois, prolific scholar, activist, and founder of one of the oldest sociology departments and research centers. Sociology was Du Bois's chosen discipline at the same time he contributed to history, literature, and cultural studies and formed a foundation for African-American studies. This exploration of his sociological imagination includes an overview of his life and work and assesses the importance of his work for understanding racial-ethnic relations and conflict in the United States and the world. Readings include The Souls of Black Folk, The Philadelphia Negro, selected topics from the Atlanta University studies, The Gift of Black Folk, appropriate biographical/autobiographical texts, and critical studies. Prerequisite: A 100-level sociology course or American Studies 276. Four credit hours. S, U. GILKES
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An exploration of the mother-daughter relationship as examined in sociological case studies and ethnographies and depicted in myth, fairy tale, memoir, fiction, and poetry. Consideration of racial ethnic variations, drawing on social science materials and literature representing the experiences and insights of Euro-American, African-American, Asian-American, Latina, Native American, and recent immigrant women. Also considered are alternative family arrangements, such as single-parent mothers and lesbian mothers, and the stresses on contemporary families, families with dependent children, and those consisting of adult relationships. Formerly listed as Sociology 275. Prerequisite: Sociology major and Sociology 276 or 311. Four credit hours. S, U.
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An exploration of the social aspects of human sexuality and various sexual identities, orientations, or preferences. The social constructionist perspective and feminist approaches frame the course. Topics include human sexual desire, attraction, and gender; the interrelationship between gender and sexuality; sexual behaviors and practices; heterosexuality, lesbianism, gay male sexuality, bisexuality, transsexuality, and transgenderism; intimate relationships; sex and marriage; the politics of sexuality; heterosexism and homophobia; and cultural images of sexuality and sexual behaviors. Overlapping influences of class, race and ethnicity, and religious beliefs and traditions will be considered. Formerly offered as Sociology 278. Prerequisite: One of the following: a 100-level sociology course; Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 221, 275, or 276. Four credit hours. S, U.
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A community-engagement course exploring the history, operation, and impact of nonprofit organizations. Using case studies and insights from guest participants, examines how nonprofits differ from for-profits, the importance of mission statements, management practices and problems, the roles of boards of directors and volunteers, risk management, fund-raising, and public relations. Team members work with local nonprofit organizations and complete reports that will be presented at the joint Maine Association for Nonprofits and Maine Institute for Business Leadership Conference in April at Colby. Required discussion section to be arranged. Prerequisite: Sociology 131 or relevant social science course, and junior or senior standing. Four credit hours. MORRIONE
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How have unfolding dynamics of globalization challenged or undermined local cultures and affected the structuration of power within and across those cultures To what extent have resistance and prefigurative enactments of preferred futures been effective Uses scholarly research, film, and fiction to pose these and related questions. Prerequisite: Sociology 131 and either 215 or 218. Four credit hours.
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Prerequisite: Senior standing, admission to the honors program, and permission of the supervising faculty member. Two to four credit hours. FACULTY
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Individual topics in areas where the student has demonstrated the interest and competence necessary for independent work. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and permission of the department. Two to four credit hours. FACULTY
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