Seminar in Social Stratification

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This course examines the nature and significance of social stratification from an historical perspective as well as the structure and development of modern capitalism and socialism. Class relationships in contemporary societies and the future of class are analyzed. Other topics include caste and status communities, power differentials, women and stratification, and such topics in social stratification as students choose to research. Restrictions: Instructor Permission Required. Requisite Courses: SOC-1100 or SOC-1101 [prerequisite(s)].