Sociology of Human Services

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: 6 credits from SOCI 3001, 3011, 3301, 3311; or permission of the Department This course brings a critical and theoretical focus to the 'helping professions'. Drawing from contemporary social theory on institutions, power, and subjectivity, it investigates the landscape of non-governmental, governmental, and private charitable organizations within the human services. It also explores the tensions between non-governmental organizations and democracy in contemporary society and examines notions of power, welfare, and 'help' in the context of class, race, gender, medical status, and education in Canada. (Format: Seminar 3 hours)