SOC 421 - Seminar: Oppression

Three Credits
Not Offered 2016-2017

This seminar takes a critical look at the rights of the individual within the family, community, state and nation. Beginning with The Universal Declaration of Human Rights we investigate the violation of human rights globally and in America. Texts include examples of the denial of human rights…to victims of sex trafficking, to those who suffer from mental illness, to children and youth at risk, to immigrants seeking shelter, safety and opportunities in America.     

Prerequisite(s): SOC 101  and one additional SOC course.
Course may be applied to the American Studies, Anthropology and Gender & Sexuality Studies programs.