Introduction to Poverty credit:

3 Hours

Introduction to sociological research about the views, experiences, causes, and consequences of poverty in both advanced and developing countries. The purpose of the course is to set the facts straight about who experiences poverty, why poverty remains pervasive, and what is being done, at home and abroad, to alleviate poverty. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci Cultural Studies - Western