Sociology of Work

3 units

This course acts as an overview of the sociological understandings of work, and in particular, how work reduces or replicates inequality. This course will cover classic and contemporary sociological theories of work; how work in the U.S. has changed over time; and how workers are matched to good and bad jobs. Threaded through the course is the exploration of barriers to racial, gender, and class to inclusion and advancement at work. Students will explore how organizational structures, policies, and practices can increase or decrease those barriers. Prerequisite: successful completion of an introductory Sociology course or consent of the instructor.