SOC 422
Inequality and Society
Sociology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Distribution of economic and social resources (financial, status, prestige, power, and authority) as they relate to life changes, lifestyle, and social justice.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Soc 404 or 405 or concurrent enrollment
Title
Empathy
Learning Outcome
Develop Christ-like empathy for individuals and groups who struggle in society and find ways to extend compassion
Title
Inequality literature
Learning Outcome
know the origins and developments of inequality literature; understand origins of inequality and contemporary arguments grounded in qualitative and quantitative evidence; understand limitations of data collection
Title
Nature vs. nurture
Learning Outcome
Be conversant in the nature vs. nurture argument using the history of the IQ test to outline the development of dognitive skill debate.
