Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionAn introduction to the sociological study of social and economic inequalities, including the distribution of wealth, income, political power, status, and prestige in the United States. The course examines the American social class structure and investigates the causes and consequences of growing economic inequality in the US. Social class in America is examined as inextricably bound up with gender and race. Students will analyze how inequalities are generated, how they are maintained and institutionalized, as well as assess several strategies for reducing or eradicating poverty and inequality. (CSU) 