Description
This course utilizes a sociological perspective in order to focus on basic concepts, theories, and research involved in understanding human behavior in human societies. The interrelations among societies, groups, organizations, and individuals are analyzed. Topics of analysis include culture, social interaction, social institutions, social stratification, community and various social change strategies. Numerous contemprary social problems and issues, such as racial and ethnic relations, sexism, class bias, and social discrimination, are discussed.