Sociology 103 - Social Problems

Introduction to sociology. America's major social problems--past and present--are examined. These include crime, mental health, drug addiction, family tensions and inequalities based on race, gender, ethnicity and social class.
(Gen.Ed. SB, DU)

Open to first year Exploring Society RAP students in Emerson. Students in Exploring Society RAP in Emerson Hall will enroll together in "Social Problems" (Sociology 103). In this course, students will consider the United States' major social problems, how they come to be defined as such, and how sociologists think about and study them. We will examine different sociological theories and perspectives to explore topics such as crime, drug use, mental illness, sexuality, families and discuss the persistent inequalities based in race, social class, gender, etc.

See https://www.umass.edu/rap/exploring-society-rap