SOC 206Z Social Problems

Applies the sociological perspective to the study of social problems, including their social construction, causes, and consequences. Explores the complexities surrounding their solutions, such as how solutions are socially constructed and policy proposals from sociologists and social movements. Topics may include poverty, discrimination, interpersonal violence, crime, addiction, ecological crises, war/global conflict, and health inequality.

Credits

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AAOT Cultural Literacy, AAOT Social Science, AAS Human Relations, AGS Social Science, AS Liberal Arts Core 4

Outcomes

Describe the ways in which social problems are defined and constructed. Apply the sociological perspective to identify and analyze social problems. Distinguish between individual and structural explanations of social problems. Assess the effects of social problems using empirical evidence. Examine the structural, institutional, and cultural roots of social. Assess solutions to address social problems.