SOC 203 - Sociology of Youth

3 Credit(s)

Youth, adolescence, young adulthood—different terms but all imply a period in life when individuals face various new issues, physically and emotionally. In this course, students explore such issues in the context of social and cultural frameworks. Students consider how sociologists view a category termed “youth” and explore how social systems determine who is a part of this category. Students also look at the personal and social implications of “youth” and the intersections and impact of race, class, and gender on the experiences of youth. Students are introduced to the social constructionist approach to study the issues of youth in the United States, as well as comparative perspectives.
This course fulfills the requirements for the GWS major and minor.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 105.