SOC 203 - Social Problems

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Selected structural issues in various societies, including inequality, population growth, environment, and human rights. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in SOC 102.

SOC 260 - Inequality and Social Stratification

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introduction to the study of structured social inequalities and poverty; major theoretical approaches; findings from key empirical studies, with emphasis on Canada. Prerequisite: SOC 100 or consent of instructor.

SOC 271 - Introduction to the Family

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the study of family relationships and their variant forms with focus on mate selection, couple, kin, age, and gender dynamics, family dissolution or reconstitution and change. A comparative approach with emphasis on families in Canada.

SOC 225 - Criminology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Examination and attempted explanation of crime and juvenile delinquency, with an analysis of the social processes leading to criminal behaviour.