Sociology

SOCY168 Social Justice

What is social justice? People answer this question differently, depending upon their sociological perspective. Using a combination of political philosophy and sociological studies, explores five perspectives on social justice within the Western sociological tradition: utilitarianism, Marxism, liberal egalitarianism, communitarianism, and pluralism. Students pick a topic and learn to articulate different visions of socially just change based on these perspectives.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): SOCY 105A.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Winter

Instructor

Wendy Martyna