SOC 3380
Power, Politics and the Welfare State
A critical evaluation of sociological theory and research focusing on power and politics in society. Topics covered include: the dimensions of power (economic, political, ideological), classes and class conflict, political socialization, the origin and nature of the state, and the welfare state. Students may not hold credit for SOC 3380 and any of: SOC 3471 or the former SOC 3470.
Prerequisites & course information
PR/CR: A minimum grade of C is required unless otherwise indicated. Prerequisite: [ SOC 1000 or the former SOC 1200 or the former SOC 1201] or [ SOC 1211 and SOC 1221 ] or written consent of department head. Equiv To: SOC 3470, SOC 3471 Attributes: Social Science
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027