SOC 110 - Issues in American Diversity

Institution:

Luzerne County Community College

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course will explore the pluralism of American society as expressed in ethnic, racial, religious, class, gender, and cultural diversity. In addition, human diversity expressed in sexual orientation, age, educational level, and ability will be addressed. Personal narratives as well as theory will be presented in order to illustrate the experience and realities of living in a diverse society. The historical antecedents and current status of pluralism in the United States will be examined. Existing societal systems of power, privilege, and equity will be discussed. The mechanisms of social change will also be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luzerne.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 740-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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