SOC 108 - Social Inequalities

    Recent Professors
    Michelle D. Yeung
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D0
    Description
    Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC Offered: Fall Semester, Even Years This course focuses on various forms of social inequalities that exist within the United States. The course examines patterns of economic, status, and political inequalities on the basis of multiple and intersecting factors such as social class, gender, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity. The course analyzes classical and contemporary explanations of inequalities and the consequences of inequalities on individuals and groups. The course also explores social mobility and changes in the systems of inequalities. Field trips to equity events on campus, in the student's local community, or online may be required. (GC)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:00pm–3:20pm