Brielle Bryan

This course investigates the causes and consequences of social inequality in the U.S., focusing on inequality by class, race, and gender. We will discuss different measures of inequality, the extent of inequality, as well as classical and modern theories for why it has been increasing since the 1970s. In addition, we will discuss how much inequality is justifiable and which redistributive programs work.

This course offers the opportunity to work with a faculty member on that faculty member's existing research project. The course involves intensive pedagogy and mentoring including a pedagorical plan developed in conjunction with the sponsoring faculty member.

Directed reading and written papers on subjects not regularly offered; advanced study of subjects on which courses are offered. Repeatable for Credit.

Sociological research under faculty supervision. Includes first-semester review of relevant literature and the preparation of an outline for planned research, followed by second-semester research and the writing of an honors thesis. Open only to students in sociology honors program.

Individual research not for thesis credit. Repeatable for Credit.

Thesis Research Repeatable for Credit.

Sociological independent study under faculty supervision. Only open to graduate students. Repeatable for Credit.

Dissertation research credit. Repeatable for Credit.