Seminar on Race and Racism

Though biologically untenable, race continues to structure virtually every aspect of social life, from life expectancies at birth to death penalty executions. Topics to be covered in this course include the historical origins and evolution of race and racism, gender and class dynamics of race, antiracist movements, poverty, higher education, migration, incarceration, and nationalism. Considering and critiquing various theoretical approaches, this course reaches beyond the Black-white binary and, though focusing on the United States, also examines race and racism in other contexts.

Getting a Job:Careers/Mod Econ

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is a question most Americans have been asked, and have asked themselves, countless times since childhood. As the relentless asking of this question implies in contemporary American society our jobs not only determine our standards of living but also shape our identities. The question also implies that what one becomes is largely a matter of individual choice. This class will explore the often invisible sociological forces that shape our career paths.

ST- Sociology of Aspirations

In this course, students will have a chance to reflect on their own life goals and aspirations, as well as those of others, and consider the role of gender, economic class, race, and culture in shaping these. Topics may include how social forces influence our desired careers and family life, and our visions for an ideal society.

ST-Sociology of Eating Disorde

This course is designed to look at eating disorders through the lens of Sociology. We will be discussing relevant topics such as social narratives around body image and media (including social media), gender norms, race, feminism, socioeconomic influences related to weight, the history of some of these variables and how they've evolved over time. We will also look at issues related to development and mental health including self-esteem, peer relationships, family systems/environment, mood disorders, trauma, diagnoses, healthcare policy and treatment.
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