SOC 100D Contemporary Society Abbasi Spring 2023

Course Description

How equal is contemporary society? If it is not equal, in what ways is it not equal? This course explores how macro-social structures influence and constrain the life of individuals in the United States. Module 1 explores social determination and the overarching influence of capitalism on the social world. Module 2 examines how racial structures shape the experiences of Black people and Latinx immigrants in the US. Module 3 delves into intersectionality and queer theory.