SOC 402
The City and Social Problems
The city today exists in crisis and promise. The sociological perspective sheds light on issues and problems that face cities both locally and globally. Issues covered include: homelessness and poverty; immigration and physical mobility; the ecological crisis; economic development vs. decline; housing; segregation; crime; and the meaning of community in an urban context.
Prerequisites & course information
prerequisites: SOC 103 or SOC 104 or SOC 105 or SOC 111
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027