Sociology 381 is designed to introduce students to one of the most important—and burning—issues of our time: the study of the causes, the conditions, and the consequences of inequality in human societies. It explores inequality through a number of different dimensions—most notably in the forms of economic, social, and political inequality.
Little,William. n. d. “Chapter 9: Social Stratification in Canada.” Introduction to Sociology. 1st Canadian ed. BC Open Textbooks.
Note: Only Chapter 9 is assigned. Please note, too, that you can download the book in a variety of formats. |
Shapiro, Ian. 2002. “Why the Poor Don’t Soak the Rich.” Daedalus 131(1): 118–128. |
There are no online readings for this unit—just a textbook and a video. |
Galbraith, James K. 2002. “A Perfect Crime: Inequality in the Age of Globalization.” Daedalus 131(1): 11–25. |