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SOCI 113: Sociology of the AIDS Epidemic - Julia Rogers
This course considers the social, cultural, political, and economic aspects of HIV/AIDS. Topics include the social context of transmission; the experiences of women living with HIV; AIDS activism; representations of AIDS; and the impact of race and class differences.
SOCI 114: Sociology of Humor - Prof. Martha Lampland
Telling jokes is fun, but it is also quintessentially a social act. How we make jokes and who we make jokes with is socially prescribed. We use humor everyday in our social interactions to solidify social ties, but also to keep us apart. This course will examine the social dynamics of humor, paying specific attention to dimensions of race, gender, sexuality, disability, and national origin. Different types of humor will be analyzed, as well as the role of social media in altering joke culture.
SOCI 119: Sociology of Sexuality and Sexual Identities - Prof. Julia Rogers
Introduction both to the sociological study of sexuality and to sociological perspectives in gay/lesbian studies. Examines the social construction of sexual meanings, identities, movements, and controversies; the relation of sexuality to other institutions; and the intersection of sexuality with gender, class, and race.Â
SOCI 129: The Family - Prof. Mary Blair-Loy
An examination of historical and social influences on family life. Analyzes contemporary families in the United States, the influences of gender, class, and race, and current issues such as divorce, domestic violence, and the feminization of poverty.
SOCI 151: Social Movements from Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter - Prof. Harvey Goldman
A treatment of selected social movements dealing primarily with the struggles of African-Americans, Hispanics, and women to change their situation in American society.
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