SOC 5235 - Self and Social Identities

This course discusses how micro-level identities and interactions illustrate macro-level social inequalities. Students will learn how varied structural and contextual factors affect individuals’ perceptions of themselves, their behaviors, their interactions with others, and how they are perceived in society based on their structural positions such as gender, class, race, nationality, religion, and mental illness.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: SOC 3200 with a grade of “B” or higher and nine hours of upper-level (3000-4000) sociology courses.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to upper level and graduate students.