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The social structure of Latina/o populations in the United States is studied, with special emphasis on immigration, economic structure, roles of community, family, gender, religion and politics, as they relate to US Latina/o identity.

Occupation is a primary source of an individual's social position, relationships, identity, and sense of well-being. The way work is organized, governed, rewarded, and evaluated are directly related to social status and inequalities are a main focus of the class. Topics of workplace discrimination and harassment and the roles of technology, labor unions, globalization, and social movements related to work are also examined.

This course examines historical and current classifications of and responses to delinquency. Theories of delinquent behavior and the societal reaction to these acts will be explored. Critical analyses of theories and societal reactions to acts of delinquency and of the social (family systems, educations, and inequalities of race, gender, and social class) and political forces that influence policing, courts, and corrections practices and policies are utilized. Current efforts of prevention, diversion, and rehabilitation will be explored and critiqued.

Explores the social construction of crime, past and present classifications, and societal reactions to criminal behavior. Theories attempting to explain criminal behavior and critical analysis of the influences of race, gender, social class, and political forces influencing policing, courts, and corrections in the U.S. will be examined. The effects of mass incarceration on communities, racial profiling, use of force, and current efforts of prevention, diversion, rehabilitation, and reentry of the formerly incarcerated will be analyzed.

This course explores the sociology of conflict, violence, and peace in a global context. Topics covered include the contexts that breed human rights violations, war and militarism, sexual violence, domestic and international terrorism, hate groups, and political violence. A variety of remedies from conventional deterrence and arms control strategies to alternative perspectives, such as nonviolent civil resistance, peace-building, restorative justice, and reconciliation strategies will also be examined.

This course uses historical, theoretical, and statistical data to explain various concepts of deviant behavior. Students will learn key terms, statistical data, and theories regarding deviance. They will be asked to develop critical skills to analyze how normative definitions of deviance fluctuate. Students will also learn comparative theories, methods, and laws that other countries use to define and address deviance.

This course provides a sociological analysis of the social, cultural, political, and economic implications of gender. Students learn how gender intersects with a variety of social statuses and institutions like race, class, sexuality, education, the media, the economy, and politics.

This course is designed for students to critically analyze facts and theories regarding past and current trends in culture and media and how they might impact society. Topics include using a sociological imagination to critique cultural and media forms like film, radio, music, the Internet, and video games. The class will learn key theoretical concepts and terms, assess behavioral and social scientific research on culture, and develop sociological skills to critique culture and media.

This seminar emphasizes interdisciplinary methodology and students' independent research. Designed to be an integrating experience, the seminar will focus on blending theory and application through reading, discussion, writing, and an original research or service project.

The course is designed for the student completing the African American Studies minor. The course integrates the student's prior coursework in African American Studies, and provides additional perspectives. Students are expected to conduct some independent scholarship and/or participate in a service learning contribution to the African American community.

This course is designed for the student completing the Latin American and Latina/Latino Studies minor. This course integrates the student's prior coursework in the minor and provides additional perspectives. Students are expected to conduct some independent scholarship and participate in a service learning contribution to a Latina/o community as well as share those experiences with the Lewis University community, especially the Latina/o community at Lewis University.

The student and instructor work in a one-to-one relationship. The course content might include reading on a specific subject in Sociology.