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2023 Fall > UGRD > sociol > sociol 311

Inequality in Cities

Course #: sociol 311

Description:
This course will discuss how inequality manifests in cities, including segregation, poverty, and gentrification. The course will also study historical housing policies, such as redlining, to better understand these contemporary issues. This course focuses not just on problems but what we can do to make our cities more equitable places to live. We focus on Boston whenever possible, connecting sociological ideas to our own city.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101. Sociology Majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9841 TuTh
2:00 - 3:15 pm
Rivera-Kientz,Katsyris University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 09/05/2023 - 12/13/2023
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 33
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes: This course uses low-cost course material which will cost less than $50. For more information about low-cost course material, please visit open.umb.edu
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: SOCIOL 101. Sociology Majors are also required to have completed SOCIOL 102
Course Attributes: Low cost course material (under $50)