SOC 204 - Social Problems

Lower Division

The sociological study of social problems is as much about understanding how and why we collectively view certain issues in society as “problems” as much as it is an investigation into the social harms these issues may cause. We need to know how social problems such as homelessness are collectively defined, subjectively understood, culturally framed, and debated in the public discourse before we can learn what can be done to reduce the harms they may cause.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences

IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States

Term Offered
We offer at least one section of this course each semester.

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 004

Course credits: 3