Stratification, Race and Gender (440-0-20)

Instructors

Beth Redbird
Beth Redbird studies Native American Inequality and how boundaries impact wellbeing. She teaches Native studies and Inequality. She also has a cute dog that comes to class (and is way more popular than she is).

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 222: Mon 3:30PM - 6:20PM

Overview of class

This course examines economic, social, and political causes and consequences of inequality in society. We will focus on the mechanisms through which inequality develops and comes to be seen as legitimate, natural, and desirable. We will also examine rising inequality along with possible solutions to the inequality crisis.

Possible topics include:
Global inequality
Income and wealth in historical perspective
Poverty, inequality, and social policy
The politics of inequality
The philosophy of inequality
The changing American city and the urban underclass
The changing importance of race, gender, and national origin
Culture and social class
Inequality and incareration
Social psychology of inequality
Inequality and conflict
Measuring inequality and poverty
Understanding the welfare state

Teaching Method

Seminar

Class Materials (Required)

This course will have required books/other materials.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Sociology/MORS-Soc PhD Students