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A comparative survey of theories and research on inequality. Geographic patterns of inequality will be a main theme, in addition to racial, economic, and political varieties. Covers both developed and developing countries. Past case studies have included Britain, South Africa, and Brazil. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Hodos
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Study of the relationship between self and society, as seen through sociological social psychology. Examination of the genesis of the social psychological framework in both psychology and sociology, and consideration of its applications within sociology today. Emphasis on symbolic interaction and related theories. Topics include the study of language and talk; the relationships between role, identity, and self; sociology of emotions; socialization; and the role of all of these in the creation, maintenance, and change of social structures. Prerequisite: SOC 100. McClelland
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An examination of the development of social thought from the Enlightenment to the early 20th century. Main focus on past attempts to explain the nature of capitalism and its attendant transformation of family, work, and community. Course probes the question of how shared ideals and divisive interests affect both the internal coherence of human society and the study of human society as well. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Eigen, Kaye
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Strategies and design of sociological research, including: the development of hypotheses; operationalization of concepts; ethics; and data collection, analysis, and presentation. Special attention given to the methods of survey research, use of a statistical package, and tabular analysis. Prerequisite: SOC 100. McClelland
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive introduction to the sociological study of cities. Topics include migration, theories of urban development, gentrification, poverty, urban politics, suburbanization and globalization. Cities discussed include Philadelphia, Bangkok, Barcelona, Mexico City, Lagos, Cairo, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, and more. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Hodos
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The sociological study of the character and functions of religion primarily in the United States. Attention will be focused on the social role of religion and the effect of social conditions on religion. Topics will include the social construction of religious worldviews and identities, religious ritual and experience, modernity and secularization, religious institutions in the U.S., and the relationship between religion and race, gender, sexuality, politics and violence. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Gallagher
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Surveys theoretical and empirical efforts to study crime, crime causation, and punishment. Special attention paid to the historical origins and development of notions of criminal responsibility, trial defenses, and the courtroom division of labor. Sociological, psychological, and biological explanations of criminal behavior are examined along with research attempts to study the development of delinquent and criminal careers. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Eigen
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the social and cultural factors which influence the occurrence, distribution, and experience of illness, the organization of medical care in American society and its rapidly escalating costs, the technical and ethical performance of physicians, and the ethical dilemmas associated with modern medicine. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Kaye
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3.00 Credits
Organized action by groups attempting to change the social and political system are rare, but their impact has been significant. When and why do movements occur Who joins, supports, remains in, and drops out of movements How are movements organized and how are they related to both the state and media Topics include resource mobilization, political processes, ideologies and framing; state facilitation and repression; recruitment; and social movement outcomes. Movements studied include: New Left; civil, women's, and gay rights; white supremacist, labor, environmental and men'smovements. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Gallagher
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the transmission of gender expectations and their impact on women's and men'seducational and employment patterns, interpersonal relationships, psychological traits, family patterns, and sexual behavior. Consideration of the role of biology, the intersection of gender with other variables such as social class, and the impact of micro- and macro-scale change. Prerequisite: SOC 100. Same as WGS 350. Auster
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