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3.00 Credits
Marxist psychological theory, its philosophical foundations and scientific principles. Recent French, Soviet, and American advances in Marxist psychology will serve as a base for discussion. ( Spring)
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine institutionalized social inequality in America. Topics include: theories of social inequality; the contemporary class structure and the distribution of opportunity; the role of elites; the rise of the middle class; the alienation of white-collar and blue-collar workers; social science and the analysis of power; class consciousness and political organization; strategies for change. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the assumptions which historically have explained women's work roles, both in the unpaid domestic sphere and in the paid work force. We will draw from classical literature and film to identify and discuss contemporary issues. (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the historical and social roots of American sports as well as contemporary issues of violence, big business, and racism and sexism in both amateur and professional athletics. Special consideration is given to the development of sport and its relationship to larger society. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
Racial and ethnic conflict and change in an historical context. Emphasis on the United States, but a comparative, global perspective will be developed. Specific topics include: racial and ethnic ideologies and public policy; race and class relations; ethnic mobility and the assimilation process; social scientific controversies in racial and ethnic studies; and strategies for change. ( Summer)
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of the course is to experience the geography, sites, structures, and people of New York City's history. It relates the social, political, economic, and religious history of New York to the actual physical environment of streets, buildings, and neighborhoods.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the historical development of cities, the socio-economic significance of the metropolis, and patterns of urban growth and decay. In addition, problems such as gentrification, homelessness, racial and ethnic conflict, fiscal crises and trends in urban social policy will be explored.
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3.00 Credits
Examines current trends in New York City as part of a worldwide social process: the wave of third world immigration; the city as the location of choice for businesses that promote globalization; local and global dynamics underlying the attack on the world trade center. Traditional themes of urban sociology-ethnic competition, inequality, policing, public space, racial segregation, homelessness, and education-will be examined in the new context. (Also offered as a seminar: SOC 3028)
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3.00 Credits
The family has become a central concern of recent politics as people debate whether it is disintegrating or simply changing, whether it oppresses women or provides them with their "natural" role. This course will examine what forms the familyhas taken and the interactions between the family and the larger society. It also will explore various political and policy issues regarding the family, such as child-care, labor force discrimination, and the problem of domestic violence. ( Fall)
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3.00 Credits
This class will explore major issues surrounding sexuality in society. We will situate modern American concepts of sexuality historically, politically, socially, and economically. Areas to be covered include: 1) historical construction of sexuality, 2) sexual orientation, 3) Transgenderism, 4) eroticism, 5) pornography, 6) sex and violence, 7) politics of the body.
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