SOC 112 Social Issues

An analysis of contemporary conflicts and issues that divide and influence society today, studied in historical context through such concepts as power, values, and interests. Topics covered generally include the nature of corporate and government power, economic inequality in a democratic society, the contradictions of racist consciousness and practices, varieties of sex and gender discrimination (contested women's roles, homophobia, the divisiveness and implications of abortion and gay marriage), the impact of social life and political decisions on our physical environment and the impact of a changing environment on us. Fulfills diversity requirement. (L11) As needed