Social Stratification and Inequality
Stratification and social inequality are central concerns of empirical and theoretical work within sociology and are at the heart of the sociology curriculum. The importance of this specialization has increased as the racial, ethnic, gender, and economic diversity of our society have increased, and as social inequality in many instances has increased. It is ever more necessary to understand how these forces shape society as well as to prepare students to work and live as constructive citizens in such a society.
Employers throughout the private and public sector increasingly demand professionals who are sensitized to the diversity of our complex society, and students considering careers in fields such as social services, health care, law, or politics will benefit from a deeper understanding of the structures and dynamics of race, ethnicity, social class, gender, sexuality, and age.
Courses in this track include:
- Social and Political Inequality (required anchor course)
- Race and Ethnic Conflict
- Sociology of Gender
- Sociology of the Family
- Social Problems
- Social Protest Movements
- Women in Latin America
Contact: Dr. Anthony Ladd or Dr. Angel Adams Parham.