Portfolio Reflection 3: Inequality
Sociology courses that dealt specifically with the area of inequality:
- SOC 233: Intro to Social Inequality Differences
This course covers causes, consequences, and justifications of social inequalities people face in the United States. Social categories including race, ethnicity, gender, social class, physical ability, and more affect the types of inequalities faced. Inequalities are seen through policy and societal norms.
- SOC 320: Sociology of Education
This course focuses on the structure of education in society, with a primary focus on US public education. A major topic in this course are inequalities faced in education. Many Americans lack access to quality education for a wide range of social reasons, which is analyzed and evaluated in this course.
- SOC 333: Race & Racism in the United States
This course talks about how race and ethnicity plays a role in society through various forms of racism. Some major topics in this course include slavery, racial ideologies, mass incarceration, job discrimination, and housing inequality.
- SOC 341: Balancing Work & Family Life
This course talks about the demands of balancing the work and family life. There are government policies that help alleviate some of the stress and issues that go along with the balance, but not everyone has equitable access, depending on race, gender, and other social constructs.