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3.00 Credits
Examines racial and ethnic relations around the world, with emphasis on the U.S. Students explore race as a social construct and its intersections with class, gender and immigrant status. Emphasis on racism within social institutions along with analysis of beliefs and privilege at the individual level. Prerequisite: SO 120.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of geography, history, demographic characteristics, social stratification, political behavior, socio-religious institutions, revolutionary change, problems of diversity, complementarity and integration in the peoples and cultures of the Middle East, including the Palestinian-Israeli conflict; the gulf crisis and its aftermath; the Middle East and international inequality; and prospects for peace and the future. Spring semester and Summer Term.
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3.00 Credits
Examination of marriage and intimate relationships in the U.S. today. Sociological research and value perspectives are used to understand such issues as mate selection, cohabitation, careers and marriage, power, communication and conflict, diverse marriage styles, divorce and remarriage. Major emphasis on the nature and dynamics of sexuality and gender in intimate relationships. Faith perspectives on marriage, sex and gender are explored. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Examine the theory and practice of social welfare in social and historical context. Develop an understanding of the variety of at-risk populations served by public and private agencies and look at the ways in which we attempt to provide for their welfare. Thoughtfully consider social welfare in light of Christian faith. Prerequisite: SO 120. Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of the ways in which population and environmental characteristics influence and are influenced by social and cultural life. Students gain skill in analyzing population structure and dynamics using demographic data sources. Population and environmental problems and alternatives for change will be examined in light of sociological and faith perspectives. Prerequisite: SO 120.
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Analysis of crime and deviance and the efforts to control them. Focus is on the nature, causes and consequences of crime and deviance, from such things as drug and alcohol abuse to interpersonal violence and corporate crime. Assessment of the criminal-justice system, including police, courts and corrections, and examination of alternative approaches. Faith perspectives on deviance, crime and criminal justice are explored. Field observations required. Prerequisite: SO 120. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of cultural and social-structural processes that bring about social inequality and stratification. Examination of life chances and lifestyles of the privileged and underprivileged, and exploration of the relationship between public policy and the situation of the rich and the poor. Prerequisite: SO 120. Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the wide range of problems facing Latin American societies based on their past underdevelopment. Takes a thematic approach, focusing on subjects as diverse as the military, peasants, Indians, U.S. foreign policy, multinational corporations, urbanization and education. Builds an understanding of Latin America using the resources of sociology. Prerequisite: SO 120. Fall semester.
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3.00 Credits
Interpretations of modern American society and culture are examined in this seminar, with particular focus on issues of individualism and community. What is the good society How does our society compare to that ideal This is an effort to understand and evaluate modernity and to develop personal visions of the good society as a basis for responsible action. Prerequisite: SO 120. Periodic Jan Term offering.
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3.00 Credits
Family, kinship and marriage in societal context. Human families in their many forms are examined cross-culturally and historically; with primary emphasis upon the changing shape and character of American families today. Explores impact of class, race and values on family life. Special focus is on parent-child relations and the problems of children in American families. Prerequisite: SO 120. Fall semester.
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