SOC 445 - Inequality & Diversity

Credits: 5

An exploration of how categories of difference such as race, social class, gender, sexuality, and ability are constructed within U.S. society and are reinforced as systems of inequality. Investigation of the ways structures of power maintain status hierarchies and discriminatory practices. Uses social theory, empirical research, and personal accounts to examine experiences of privilege, discrimination, and marginalization. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course. [available in even years]

Prerequisites: SOC 204, ANTH 100, ANTH 203, or consent of instructor.
Course Attributes: DPD
Cross Listed/ Same As ANTH 445