About SOC 3210 A

Analyzes constructions of disability as deviance in current and historical contexts such as American eugenics, Nazi sterilization and medical crimes, and present national policies. Prerequisites: SOC 1500; SOC 2500 or SOC 2550; minimum Junior standing.

Notes

Prerequisites enforced by the system: SOC 1500 and (SOC 2500 or SOC 2550 or POLS 2800) PACE students by permission and override

Section Description

How have ideologies and religions shaped the course of history and present times? We will look at this question by exploring new religious movements, the link between religion and terrorism/other forms of violence, secularization, genocide, and religiously-based nationalism in the U.S. and abroad.

Section Expectation

Steady class attendance and participation.

Evaluation

Several exams and in-class assignments; a research paper and a presentation.

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