SOCL 354 - Political Sociology

Credit(s): 3
Lecture: 3
Non-Lecture: 0
This course studies the distribution of power in society. Theory and research that examine political behavior, power structures, and resistance to power is considered. Central to the course are questions of how class, race, gender, and sexuality affect and are affected by, political structures and processes This course also explores how social forces shape policy on issues such as welfare, health care, education, criminal justice, defense, and unemployment. Not offered on a regular basis.

Prerequisite(s): SOCL 100 or SOCL 102 or SOCL 105