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Social Problems (SOC 204)

Term: 2011-2012 AY - Spring Semester

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Description

This course provides an introduction to sociology and social science through the study of prominent social problems. We will examine a diverse sample of social problems, including social stratification/inequality, crime, drug abuse, prostitution, infectious disease, family violence, racial/ethnic conflict, and war. We will explore factors underlying social problems as well as attempts to resolve them. This course emphasizes an evolutionary, cross-cultural, and
interdisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: SOC101.