SOC 563 - Social Class

3 Credits

Examines perspectives on social class to improve understanding of societal stratification and inequality. Determinants of class location and the effects of social class on “life chances” will be analyzed. Broader social implications of social class systems, i.e., the distribution of wealth, income, and power; institutional arrangements; and class related differences in religion, political participation, and recreation will also be examined.

Prerequisites
6 hours of sociology or consent of instructor.

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