SOC 240 - Evolution, Revolution and Social Change

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Explores historic and contemporary struggles of social movements in their quest to bring about social, political, economic or cultural change. Movements covered include U.S. civil rights, women’s rights, and LGBTQI rights, among others. Collective action and movements outside the U.S. are also addressed. Problems of power and privilege are analyzed within the context of cultural diversity and social change. Fall and Spring.