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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. This course covers the major theoretical frameworks used in family sociology and interdisciplinary family studies. These frameworks and research in family sociology are used to understand processes of family formation, adjustment, functioning, and conflict. The frameworks and research are also used to understand family forms as institutions in relation to other institutions and historically. Prerequisite: 3 s.h. SOCL. ( LA)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. An examination of the roles of women in society, including a description of past and present role of women in the family, economy and other social institutions; an analysis of the causes and consequences of change in women's roles; an analysis of the social sources of feminism; and a discussion of the prospects and possibilities for change. ( LA) Prerequisite: 3 s.h. SOCL.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. This course examines the complex of violence in the family setting. The examination includes spousal violence/partner violence, marital rape, dating violence/rape, child sexual/ physical/emotional maltreatment, and elder abuse. The course will look at the trends family violence, a look at the theoretical explanations, and a look at prevention/treatment family violence. Prerequisite: 3 s.h. of SOCL 100.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. A cross-cultural and historical examination of women's labor force participation. Explores the process of sex typing of occupations, the nature of feminine occupations, the relationship of women to labor unions, women in masculine occupations and problems of working women (family conflict, discrimination, etc.). ( LA) Prerequisite: 3 s.h. SOCL.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. This course is designed to introduce students to urban studies. The history of cities, contemporary urban problems, political economy, and urban ecology are important components of this class. The central theme of the course is how cities are responding to the challenges of economic restructuring, crime, and decreased revenues. ( LA) Prerequisite: 3 s.h. SOCL.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Analysis of classic and contemporary community studies; emphasis on small communities-both natural and intentional. (LA) Prerequisite: 3 s.h. SOCL.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. This course is an attempt to understand globalization which is a new world system that integrates every aspect of our everyday life ito a global village. The social, cultural, political, and economical aspects of globalization will be critically examined. Different theoretical approaches to globalization will be discussed. ( LA)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Analyzes sociological perspectives on the relations of state and society and on the functioning of political institutions. Topics include the social basis of politics; the political significance of bureaucratization; culture and political action; the nature of power, legitimacy, authority, and law; dynamics of revolutions; conflict theory; and ideology. Surveys relevant material in the writings of Weber, Marx, Pareto, and Michels. ( LA) Prerequisite: 3 s.h. SOCL.
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3.00 Credits
The Sociology of Law
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Examines the emergence, embodiment, and impact of idea systems in society. Considers the origins of ideas, their role in the legitimation of social institutions, and the embodiment of ideas in ideologies, personalities, and cultures. Also covers the significance of ideas in social movements and in the idea systems of Socialism, Fascism, Communism, Democracy, AntiCommuism in America, Racial and Anti-Racial ideologies, the ideologies of countercultures and Black Militants. ( LA) Prerequisite: 3 s.h. SOCL.
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