Social Movements and Social Justice

Overview

Subject area

SOC

Catalog Number

332

Course Title

Social Movements and Social Justice

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

Course Schedule