Module #1 Introduction to Social Stratification Defining social stratification, understanding its significance, and exploring the importance of studying inequality
Module #2 Theories of Social Stratification Overview of major theories, including functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism
Module #3 Social Inequality:A Global Perspective Comparing social inequality across different countries and regions
Module #4 Dimensions of Social Inequality Exploring the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, and disability
Module #5 Social Class and Economic Inequality Defining social class, understanding poverty and wealth, and exploring the consequences of economic inequality
Module #6 Racial and Ethnic Inequality Understanding racism, discrimination, and privilege, and exploring the experiences of different racial and ethnic groups
Module #7 Gender and Sexuality Inequality Exploring gender roles, gender identity, and sexuality, and understanding the impact of patriarchy and heteronormativity
Module #8 Social Mobility and Intergenerational Inequality Understanding the concept of social mobility and how it is affected by social and economic factors
Module #9 Education and Social Inequality Exploring how education perpetuates and challenges social inequality
Module #10 Work and Occupation Understanding the impact of occupation on social status and economic inequality
Module #11 Health and Healthcare Disparities Exploring how social inequality affects health outcomes and access to healthcare
Module #12 Criminal Justice and Inequality Understanding how the criminal justice system perpetuates and challenges social inequality
Module #13 Politics and Social Inequality Exploring how political power and policy affect social inequality
Module #14 Globalization and Inequality Understanding how globalization has impacted social inequality around the world
Module #15 Intersectionality and Multiple Disadvantages Exploring how different forms of disadvantage intersect and compound
Module #16 Social Movements and Social Change Understanding how social movements have challenged social inequality and promoted social change
Module #17 Policies to Address Social Inequality Exploring policy approaches to addressing social inequality, including affirmative action and redistribution
Module #18 Measurement and Research Methods Understanding how to measure and research social inequality using quantitative and qualitative methods
Module #19 Case Study:Racial Inequality in the United States In-depth exploration of racial inequality in the United States, including historical and contemporary issues
Module #20 Case Study:Gender Inequality in the Global South In-depth exploration of gender inequality in the Global South, including cultural, economic, and political factors
Module #21 Case Study:Economic Inequality in the European Union In-depth exploration of economic inequality in the European Union, including the impact of austerity and neoliberalism
Module #22 Personal and Collective Action Exploring ways to challenge social inequality through personal and collective action
Module #23 Social Inequality in the Digital Age Understanding how the digital revolution has impacted social inequality, including issues of access and online harassment
Module #24 Future Directions in Social Stratification Research Exploring emerging trends and areas of research in social stratification and inequality
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Social Stratification and Inequality career
