SOC 4400 - Contemporary Social Movements

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

Examination of the impact of social movements on the political, social and cultural practices of contemporary society. The course includes a brief review of the ‘movement politics’ of the 1960’s, contrasts these to the labor movement and other historical predecessors, with major attention devoted to the infusion of social movement practices and technology into the ‘mainstream’ structures of power and organization. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity); Summit. Prer., SOC 1110 or SOC 2500; must have completed 60 credits.