SA 505Seminar in Social Problems

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This course will apply sociological theories and concepts to recognizing and understanding social problems, including work and economic problems, racial inequality and discrimination, crime and violence, family and education problems,health and aging-related problems, and others. Given the current era of "globalization" and the fact that many social problems transcend national borders, special attention will be given to an international, comparative perspective on social problems and solutions, though the U.S. will be the most prominent case.