SOC 301 Social Problems 3 credits An inquiry into the nature of social problems, both causes and consequences, within a complex industrial society, from a sociological perspective.
Special emphasis is given to problems of contemporary American society and current events.
Prerequisite SOC 203 . The sociological approach to the study of crime causation and to patterns of criminal and delinquent behavior in contemporary society. Prerequisite SOC 203 . Offered as needed. Another focus is on issues which form contemporary Caribbean society, such as the impact of tourism, poverty, emigration, links with America and Europe, problems of ethnic and racial identity, and pressures on women and the family.