Social Problems
Examines social problems such as racism, inequality, sexism, delinquency, deviancy, urban growth, over-population, and global stratification. Studies social problems and their sources, theoretical approaches to the study and potential resolution of social problems. Prerequisite: SOC101.
Subject Code: SOC
Course Number: 102
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours 3
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify and describe a variety of research methodologies used to study social problems
2. Discuss a variety of major theoretical perspectives regarding social problems (functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist, etc.)
3. Discuss a variety of societal responses to social problems
4. Discuss and debate various social interventions to specific social problems
5. Relate current social problems to their own experience.
Effective Term: Fall 2025
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