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3.00 Credits
This course will investigate the development of gender roles in childhood and adolescence due to either innate physiological differences or sociological patterning, the effect of gender roles upon male-female relationships within our society, and the possibility of transcending sociological gender roles in alternate modes of living. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 443. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 443 and SOC 543. (YR)
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3.00 Credits
The family is an institution shaped by other aspects of society, as a social system with its own dynamics, and as a primary group affecting the lives of its members. Historical and contemporary materials from the United States and other cultures. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 445. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 445 and SOC 545. (YR)
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3.00 Credits
A sociological analysis of problems encountered within the institution of marriage with particular reference to such issues as choosing a marriage partner, sexual adjustment, occupational involvement, conflict resolution, child rearing, divorce and readjustment. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 446. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 446 and SOC 546. (YR)
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3.00 Credits
Sociological analyses of various forms of family violence which occur disproportionately in the lives of girls and women. Topics such as incest, sexual abuse, date rape, wife battering, and elder abuse will be situated within the social and cultural context of contemporary gender relationships. Social and political responses to the phenomena will be examined. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 447. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 447 and SOC 547. (YR)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction and overview of the English, Swedish, and People's Republic of China health care systems. Focus on cultural and other organizational characteristics, unique features, approaches and ability to solve problems. Emphasis on how the three systems help us understand the American health care system. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 448. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 448 and SOC 548. (F,W,S)
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3.00 Credits
Examines how society effects the distribution and exercise of power through analyzing linkages between power, participation, and perspectives. Studies of political participation and social organization, ideology, and social conflict, as well as political socialization, represent some of the major parameters. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 450. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 450 and SOC 550. (YR)
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3.00 Credits
Various aspects of the relationship between law and society are explored. After a look at processes of law-making, attention is turned to the administration of law. This involves a study of the activities of legislatures, courts, police and correctional agents. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 453. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 453 and SOC 553. (YR)
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3.00 Credits
Courts and legislatures now control much of the work of mental health professionals such as social workers, counselors, therapists, and psychologists. This course looks at problems encountered in putting laws and policies into effect. These implementation problems are much the same in other areas of government action, such as poverty programs and pollution control. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 454. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 454 and SOC 554. (YR)
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3.00 Credits
Religion as a social institution; its purposes, methods, structures, and beliefs, and its relation to other institutions. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 455. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 455 and SOC 555. (YR)
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3.00 Credits
Sociological study of legal issues in health care, including regulation of hospitals, consent for treatment, confidentiality, experimentation, family planning, children's rights, access to health care and other topics. Additional reading assignments or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version SOC 456. Students cannot receive credit for both SOC 456 and SOC 556. (AY)
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