SOCI 102 - Contemporary Social Problems

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Defines what constitutes a social problem and examines the negative impacts of a wide range of objective and subjective social problems in contemporary American society. Specific attention is paid to poverty, racism, sexism, homophobia, crime, environmental and a host of other current issues that affect large numbers of Americans. The course uses a sociological lens to uncover the effects of stereotypes, implicit biases, prejudice and discrimination upon vulnerable and marginalized groups of people living in The United States.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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