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  • 3.00 Credits

    What is the "sacred?" Why do we "need" God? Critique traditional sociology of religion through consideration of classical and recent works regarding its origins and functions. Comparison of theological and sociological approaches to the sacred. Interrelationship of religion, society and culture on the rise of religious ideology and religious organization (churches, sects, "healing ministries"). Religion and socialchange. Alternate religious systems. The link between religion, sexism and homophobia. 3 credits
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    Religious basis of American society and culture; American civil religion; religion in immigrant assimilation; religion as both a conservative force and source of change. The problem of societal integration and religious pluralism; nationalism and religious ideology; religion and social control; counterculture movements, immigration patterns and the religious landscape. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    A sociological investigation of growing older in American society. Focus is on ageism and life-cycle adjustments for different generations and in different societies. Aging and cultural values across the life-course are emphasized. Theories of aging are examined in relationship to economic variables, occupations, and cultural values. Topics include: intergenerational conflicts, retirement, dying and death, nursing homes, contemporary problems of the young and elderly, institutional and individual responses to the problems of aging. 3 credits
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    Work and occupations in today's society. The meaning of labor; work and alienation. Trends in the division of labor; links between occupation and social stratification; professionalization of work; occupational ideologies and associations. Career patterns and the various job markets. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    An examination of social inequalities, concentrating on class, national, racial, ethnic and gender inequalities in the U.S. and the globe. Discussion will include such topics as the distribution of influence and wealth in occupations, families, and religious and educational institutions, explanations for wealth and poverty, and sources of mobility and change. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    Wide ranging exploration of women's and men's changingplace in society. Selected historical, anthropological, biological and psychological factors as sources of women's and men's position in society; ways in which contemporary social structures and processes serve to both maintain aspects of their position and to generate more egalitarian roles and life-styles for today's women and men. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    Sociology of race/ethnic, religious, class, and gender relations. Becoming American-the process of assimilation (Anglo-conformity, multiculturalism, melting pot). Social order and social conflict perspectives on American society. Prejudice and discrimination. Religion, race, gender and ethnicity in everyday life, integration and pluralism; old vs. new immigrations, illegal immigration and the economy. Hispanic and Asian immigration; strategies of social change; race vs. class relations in contemporary society. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course will examine the current situation of Latinas/ Latinos in U.S. society from the perspective of a theory of transformation. Latinas/Latinos are the youngest and the fastest growing ethnic population in the United States. Their growing involvement is having a significant impact on culture and politics but they continue to experience high levels of unemployment, poor education, substandard housing, inadequate social services and political underrepresentation. Solutions compared and contrasted: assimilation vs. transformation. 3 credits
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    Sociological examination of a variety of current social problems and possible solutions, including, for example: privacy issues, poverty; environmental degradation; media issues; national security; racism, sexism, and heterosexism; drugs and the drug war; crime and prison issues; and health care system failures. Assigned to groups based on interest, students focus on particular social problems for more intensive study, and present their work to the class. 3 credits
  • 3.00 Credits

    A review and critical examination of the transformation of human societies from pre-industrial to industrial, as well as the various forms-capitalist and socialist-that industrialization has taken. An analysis of various theories of "development"and "underdevelopment," colonialism and post-colonialism,postindustrial society, globalization, and civilizational conflict. A consideration of the role of technology in shaping the current world order and how it is likely to shape the future, with particular attention given to communication information, and bio-technology. 3 credits
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