SOCI - 350. Wealth and Power in Contemporary Society

3 credit(s)
This course examines the social mechanisms through which power, wealth, and prestige are distributed in contemporary societies with special attention to such major determinants as race, sex, property, and occupation. Some time will be spent on the consequences of the class structure for lifestyle. The course also examines rates and patterns of social mobility in modern societies.

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 120 or SOCI 130.
Attribute: ARTS, FSSY, SYUR