It examines the political and social patterns of minority groups living in America's cities. It focuses on gang development and functions, power relations, suburbanization and patterns of segregation and desegregation. The split labor market, movement of industry and shopping to suburbs and the economic undermining of urban African American families and inner schools are discussed. This course traces the origin, development and function of the family as an institution from traditional to contemporary times. Topics include gender roles, division of labor, dating patterns, traditional marriage patterns, and alternative marriage choices.
Emphasis is placed upon black families in America.
This course is a continuation of Social Theory I. Emphasis is on 20th century social theories and theorists in sociology and related disciplines. This course also surveys the connection between social theory and social research. A study of the origins of criminal behavior, its social implications and methods and philosophies of corrections. This course studies and compares major theories of social change with both the causes and results of the change being examined. The impact of technology on social structure is emphasized.