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SOC 160: Introduction to Women's Studies

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women's and gender studies. Students explore a range of topics including the ethical, legal, medical and religious issues impacting women's lives, as well as the impact of gender socialization on such things as politics, culture and language. Students examine these issues through intersectional approaches that recognize the diversity of experiences, cultural milieux and structural conditions that shape women's lives.

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SOC 201: Sociology of the Family

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course focuses on the sociological study of families. Students apply sociological theories and research methods to understand family life. Topics include the history of families and diverse family structures, mate selection, courting and marriage practices, parenting and child development and family dissolution and reformation. The social forces and practices shaping and shaped by family life are central to these analyses. Prerequisite: SOC 101

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SOC 202: Human Aging

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course is an introduction to the study of human aging through analysis of sociological, psychological, anthropological, historical, demographic, biological and health factors that affect the experience of aging. Students apply sociological theories and research methods for studying aging. With a focus on the relationship between society and people who are defined as "aged," topics include contemporary problems, trends and social policy issues.

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SOC 208: Urban Sociology

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

Students in this course explore sociological theories and research about urban life. Central to this exploration are the historical origins and evolution of cities, human experiences of city life, changing spatial and demographic patterns of urban development, sources of inequality and social problems and public policy issues facing cities. Pittsburgh serves as a central example for much of this exploration.

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SOC 210: Sociology of Sexualities

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course is a sociological analysis of sexualities. As such, it focuses on the interactions between sexual identities, desires and activities and how they are shaped by the social context in which they exist. This includes cross-cultural and historical analyses of how sexualities are experienced and lived differently within these varied contexts. A particular focus is on the organization of sexual life in the contemporary world, including increasing sexual identities, consumer society and increasing global diversity. Prerequisite: SOC 101

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SOC 211: Sociology of Race and Ethnicity

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course provides an overview of the sociological study of race and ethnicity as social systems. Students use sociological theories and research methods to analyze these issues. Topics include the social construction of race and ethnicity, systems of inequality, historical and changing content of racial and ethnic identities, forms of dominant-subordinate relationships, discrimination and prejudice and their effects at individual and institutional levels, policy and political issues surrounding race and ethnicity in the United States and globally.

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SOC 212: Social Problems

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course provides a sociological understanding of social problems. One part of that involves looking at specific social conditions defined as social problems, analyzing the root causes of those conditions and proposing and evaluating attempts to solve those problems. The other involves analyzing the process through which certain social conditions are defined as social problems. Topics include inequalities based in race/ethnicity, class, gender/sexuality or other systems of stratification, global climate change and its effects and crime and the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: SOC 101

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SOC 213: Sociology of Health and Illness

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

Students in this course explore issues of health, illness and the health care systems of the United States and other nations using sociological perspectives. Students analyze how social, political, economic and cultural forces affect health and illness with an emphasis on understanding health and illness as social, not just biological processes.

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SOC 216: Sociology of Deviance

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students analyze a variety of deviant behaviors using sociological, critical and cross-cultural perspectives. Deviance is any activity or action that attracts widespread social disapproval and may include criminal or non-criminal behaviors. Topics include homicide, rape, family violence, mental disorders, unconventional sexuality, drug use, suicide, physical characteristics and appearance, unconventional behavior and freedom of expression. A strong focus is on deviance as a driver of social change.

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SOC 229H: Honors Sociology of Food, Experimental

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course explores the relationship between food, society and the environment through a sociological lens. It examines social, economic, cultural and political issues around the production, distribution, preparation, consumption and symbolism of food at local, national and global levels. Students reflect on the ethics of food processes and policies and their own food choices.

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