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SLGY 3351 - Sociology of Economic Life


Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
Using a sociological lens to examine markets, networks, social stratification, economic development and globalization reveals ways in which these diverse economic phenomena are embedded in societies. In addition, the sociological approach reveals how consumption is connected to status symbols, how gender affects work and pay, and how international production and trade can challenge national sovereignty.

Prerequisite(s): One of SLGY 2131 , SLGY 2218 , SLGY 2229 , SLGY 2232 , SLGY 2233 , SLGY 2235 , SLGY 2253 , SLGY 2255 , SLGY 2265 , SLGY 2271 , SLGY 2273 , SLGY 2275 , or SLGY 2277 .