Sociology 224 - Social Class and Inequality

Spring
2022
01
4.00
Joshua Kaiser

M W 10:10AM 11:00AM

UMass Amherst
35261
Tobin Hall room 204
joshuakaiser@umass.edu
The nature of social classes in society from the viewpoint of differences in economic power, political power, and social status. Why stratification exists, its internal dynamics, and its effects on individuals, subgroups, and the society as a whole. Problems of poverty and the uses of power. (Gen.Ed. SB, DU)
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.