Rockland
145 College Rd Suffern, NY 10901-3699
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The following is fulfilled by this course:
- Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
- Social Sciences
Rockland has listed this a core course in the following categories:
The core course can be applied to following SUNY Transfer Paths:
SOC 10010
Introduction to Sociology
A thought-provoking introduction to the field of sociology & sociological research. Students study the sociological framework of analysis by focusing on central concepts and major theoretical perspectives. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts such as culture, socialization, race & ethnicity, social class, and gender. Social inequalities as a result of institutional and societal structures are extensively examined. The founding principles of social justice are utilized to promote equal opportunities to wealth, participation, and social privileges.