Social Movements and Social Justice
Overview
Subject area
SOC
Catalog Number
332
Course Title
Social Movements and Social Justice
Department(s)
Description
An introduction to key sociological theories and concepts in the study of social movements. Addressing various questions, including: how have powerless groups of people organized social movements to try to improve their lives and change the society in which they lived? What did these movements accomplish in terms of improving people’s day-to-day lives? What role has policing and police played in social movements.
Cross Listed Courses
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Course Attributes
COPT - CSIPD (CSI Pluralism and Diversity), COPT - CSISSA (CSI Social Scientific Analysis)
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
036019