SOC 1100 - Social Problems

This course introduces students to the key theoretical perspectives of functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and feminism as it relates to American society, social policy, contemporary social problems and intervening national or global diversity influences. This course will examine the role of diversity in society, compare the cultural universals with regard to social problems and evaluate the social-cultural structures, processes and within and outside of the United States.
Minimum Credits: 3
Grading: Letter
General Education Cultural Studies-Social & Behavioral
Comments: This course does not meet UW’s Human Culture requirement unless transferred as part of an Associate degree.