SOC 234 Social Movements, Equity and Activism
3 hours
This course examines social movements and their relationship to social equity and activism in the United States. Movement histories, sociological frameworks and theories, and how geography has influenced their development will be discussed. Students explore the role social media plays in shaping contemporary social movements and modern-day activism and how social movements influence social problems, social conflicts, and social justice-related issues.
Notes
This course satisfies the John Jay College Option: Justice Core I (200-level) area of the Gen Ed Program.