Academic Calendar - 2020 ARCHIVE
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2020ARCHIVE
Sociology 4420F/G
THE SOCIAL CONTEXT OF RACIAL INEQUALITY
What are the sociological origins of racial inequality? We begin by investigating how sociologists understand racial and ethnic distinctions. We then shift our attention to patterns of racial inequality in the context of major social institutions: housing, the labor market, schools, and prisons.
Antirequisite(s): Sociology 4485F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in fourth year of one of the Honours Specializations or Honours Double Majors in Sociology.
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Subject Code: SOCIOLOG
Sociology 4420F/G
THE SOCIAL CONTEXT OF RACIAL INEQUALITY
What are the sociological origins of racial inequality? We begin by investigating how sociologists understand racial and ethnic distinctions. We then shift our attention to patterns of racial inequality in the context of major social institutions: housing, the labor market, schools, and prisons.
Antirequisite(s): Sociology 4485F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in fourth year of one of the Honours Specializations or Honours Double Majors in Sociology.
Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.