Social Inequality

SOCIOL 211

The nature, forms, and socioeconomic bases of inequality. Age, gender, race, ethnicity, class, region, and family as dimensions of inequality. Variations in the structure of inequality over time and across nations. How educational institutions, economic development, work institutions, and state welfare programs affect the shape of inequality. Social inequality and social mobility.
Curriculum Codes
  • CCI
  • SS
Cross-Listed As
  • RIGHTS 211