SOC 270 - Poverty and Society

3 Credit(s)

When compared to most other advanced industrial capitalist nations, poverty rates in the United States are high, particularly in many of the nation’s urban centers. This course examines the causes and consequences of poverty. It explores the ways that social scientists define and measure poverty, examines the characteristics of poor Americans today, and considers a broad range of issues relating to poverty such as education, family structure, culture, economic restructuring, segregation, social movements, and public policy. To facilitate better comprehension and understanding of course content, there is a service learning component to the class that requires students to participate weekly in an organized activity with a community partner in Chester.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 105.

Formerly: SOC-315