SC 420 - Seminar: Race, Class, and Social Construction of Opportunity

(3.00 cr.)

Among American core ideals in the notion that opportunities are equally available for all. Nevertheless, the lived reality is that opportunity is profoundly impacted by demographic factors such as race, class, and gender. This course examines the role of social and cultural capital (trust, civic, engagement, community attachment, and social networks) in shaping life chances and provides a critical understanding of how structural positions and social relationships affect the distribution of social opportunities such as educational and occupational attainment, health, and wealth. Seminar format with limited enrollment.

Prerequisite: SC 100 or SC 101 or SC 201 .
Restrictions: Restricted to juniors, seniors, or written permission of the instructor.

Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies