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A historical and intercultural analysis of the family as a social institution in contemporary American society. Attention is given to dating, mate selection, and marital adjustment. The problematical nature of the family in modern Western culture is examined. Prerequisite for SOC 317: SOC 211 or equivalent.* Fall Term, Spring Term, 2008.
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Common social problems are studied using theoretical and conceptual frameworks. Individual deviance, patterns of social injustice, specific problems affecting major U.S. institutions, and international issues are investigated. Various mechanisms and resources for solving and preventing social problems are explored. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.* Fall Term, Spring Term, 2008.
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A basic study of social work practice, which is relevant to the social work, business, medical, or legal professions. Social work knowledge, values, and skills are taught and applied to specific cases. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.* Fall Term.
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An analysis of problems of individual and collective contact between advantaged and disadvantaged groups. Historical and contemporary societal reactions to minorities are examined. Special attention is given to issues of social justice. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.* Fall Term, Spring Term.
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A study of gender roles and sex inequality - their forms, causes, effects on behavior and life chances, and patterns of change. An examination of the significance of gender roles and sex inequality for understanding both social behavior and social institutions. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.
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A study of the structure and processes of social inequality in societies. Primary emphasis on socio-economic inequality with secondary emphasis on racial and sexual inequality. An examination of aspects of social inequality, including its causes, historical trends, contemporary patterns, effects on social behavior, efforts to reduce inequality, and future possibilities. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.* Fall Term.
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A course designed to assist student understanding of the role of the media in representing and shaping the societal context and life experiences of African Americans in the U.S. A variety of media genre will be examined: Hollywood film, independent film, and documentary. Connections will be drawn between media representations at various time periods and the concomitant social, political, and economic situations of African Americans. Works by whites and by blacks will be compared. Prerequisite for SOC 313: SOC 211 or equivalent.* January Term.
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A critical examination of a variety of classical and contemporary perspectives on organizations. These perspectives are used to understand the structure and dynamics of organizations and their relationships with their environments. Prerequisite: SOC 211 or equivalent.* Spring Term.
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A study of the structure and function of health care as a societal institution. Socio-cultural and structural factors that influence (1) health care professionals146 role development and performance; (2) families146 health practices, use of the health care system, and illness behavior; and (3) the interactions of clients and professionals. Critiques of the U.S. health care system and proposed reforms are examined. Prerequisite for SOC 316: SOC 211 or equivalent.* Spring Term.
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A historical and intercultural analysis of the family as a social institution in contemporary American society. Attention is given to dating, mate selection, and marital adjustment. The problematical nature of the family in modern Western culture is examined. Prerequisite for SOC 317: SOC 211 or equivalent.* Fall Term, Spring Term, 2008.
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