SOC-207 Social Stratification & Social Systems
SOC-207 Social Stratification & Social Systems
4 credits, Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
This course explores the inequality that exists in our society. Social stratification is the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in a society. Issues like gender, race, poverty, education and capitalism will be explored and discussed in an attempt to understand their impact on the inequality that we experience in our society. Various sociological theories will be introduced and utilized to explore and enhance our understanding of these issues.