The consequences of social ranking, class identification, and opportunities for social mobility are also explored. Sociology of Domestic Violence . This course is designed to familiarize students with the sociological literature on family violence. Emphasis will be on synthesizing and critiquing domestic violence theories and research. The Community .
Students review theories of community and analyze representative community studies.
This course is limited to juniors and seniors except by permission of instructor. Urban Sociology . This course provides an examination of city life, its problems and prospects. The nature of organization, bureaucratization, and massification including social, economic, and political features of metropolitan areas are studied. Urban lifestyles and dilemmas are also discussed.