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SOC 695 - Work and Occupations

(3 units)
Examination of sociological theories and research on work-related issues, such as women and minorities in the workplace, occupational choice and socialization and career patterns.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the life experiences of minority groups in work and occupational settings.
2. analyze the ways in which cultural groups differ and how such differences have influenced their participation in the workforce and the larger economy and society.
3. articulate the ways in which social identities such as race, class, and gender intersect and influence individual and group life experiences in the workforce and the larger economy.
4. integrate previous courses in history, women’s studies, ethnic studies, psychology, and sociology in order to observe and analyze individual and group experiences in the workforce and the issues we face locally, nationally, and globally.


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