SOC 301 - Social Problems

    Recent Professors
    Prof. Leisa Faulkner, Diane E. Carlson, Ravenpreet K. Gill
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    3.9Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of SOC 301
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    This course investigates current social problems in the United States. It examines these problems through sociological and ideological perspectives and evaluates how these perspectives influence both definitions of problems as well as proposed solutions. Topics include: racism, economic inequality, sexism and heterosexism, as well as problems arising in the areas of education, marriage and family, crime, health and healthcare, and the environment. Particular attention is paid to the impact of media on perceptions of social problems.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am