SOCI 104 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDIES

    Recent Professors
    K. Meyers
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Introduces social justice theories and the historical and contemporary responses to inequality and injustice. Explores the role of imbalances of power in society, social movements, culture, politics and institutions. Inter-disciplinary study to social justice movements in relation to ethnic and racial groups in the United States to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socio-economic, cultural, and political conditions among key social groups. The course also explores a broad range of issues including notions of inequality based on race, class, gender, sexuality, and issues related to environmental injustice, the criminal punishment system, and human rights.