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FYSP 118 - Through the Looking Glass: Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender with Social Class in America


Semester Offered: Fall Semester 2019
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS, CD, WINT

Where we live and how we think are not altogether random but often reflect larger societal influences often based on the social statuses we inhabit. Many scholars of social inequality use social location and environment to help explain the patterns of inequality that persist in the United States. To understand the relationship among social statuses (race, ethnicity, gender, social class) social inequality and everyday life experiences, this seminar focuses on the nature of and impact of social class and inequality on our lives. We will explore the theories and the social geography of contemporary America by exploring sociological approaches and empirical data emphasizing the intersectionality of race, class, and gender affect individual lives. We will also explore social inequality intimately by looking at our communities and those we are less familiar with.

Enrollment Limit: 16
Instructor: C. White

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes



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