Thinking Class: Inequality in Media, Bodies, Environment, and More

3 credits · Undergraduate credit

According to ideals of American exceptionalism, we live in a classless society. But according to mounting evidence, 21st Century America is a class-bound society with historic, widening gulfs between upper and lower strata. Through readings, discussion, and audiovisual materials, this seminar examines class "on the ground" in various sites and contexts.