This course examines social and economic inequality in the United States and globally. The goal of the course is to understand the extent of inequality as well as the power structures that systematically distribute resources in a particular way. The course introduces concepts and theoretical approaches that are fundamental to the social sciences. The policy implications that emerge from these comparisons are also discussed.

Social Scientific and Historical Perspectives
Prerequisites
SOAN 101 or 102 or permission of the instructor. Credit will not be granted to students who have received credit for SOAN 320.
Course UID
001361.1
Course Subject
Catalog Number
301
Long title
Power and Inequality