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): Registration in third year or above in any Department of Sociology module, or fourth year in any module.

Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.