The causes, consequences, and social construction of American social problems, including poverty, crime and delinquency, environmental degradation, and race and ethnic relations.
Athena Title
Social Problems
Prerequisite
SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1101E or SOCI 1101H
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will be familiar with and understand the most pressing social issues confronting people today.
Students will have spirited thought, discussion, and debate while analyzing conditions giving rise to serious
problems confronting contemporary American society.
Topical Outline
1. Sociology and the Study of Social Problems
2. The Bases of Inequality: Social Class, Ethnicity, and Race
3. The Bases of Inequality: Sex and Gender, Sexual Orientation, and Age
