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Social Inequality
SOCIOL 1024

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Description

This course is an introduction into the sociological study of Social Inequality. Students will learn about sociological theories and read empirical research describing how social inequality is produced and reproduced in various institutions (e.g. the family, neighborhood and labor market) and through different mechanisms (e.g. socialization, segregation, discrimination). We will explore what it would take to address these different sources of social inequality in America, and learn from comparisons with other countries and historical moments.

Course Notes

May be counted for introductory concentration requirement, if letter-graded.

Class Notes

Discussion section time and day will be determined at the end of registration.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Sociology
Course Component Lecture
Subject Sociology
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Social Sciences
Course Level For Undergraduate and Graduate Students