STSS-4140

Inequality in America

Modern societies are characterized by varying degrees of social inequality or differences in education, income, wealth, status, and power. How large are these differences in the U.S.? What are their consequences? How are they created, and why do they persist? We examine such issues using social statistics, ethnographic accounts of people’s lives, international comparative data, and theoretical writings on social class. Prerequisite: STSS-1210 or STSS-1110. Offered on availability of instructor.

4 credit hours