WWS 336
/ POL 326
/ GSS 451
- Spring 2011-2012
(SA)
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Inequalities
This seminar examines various types of human inequalities and considers several thought-provoking explanations for their occurrence. The focus is primarily conceptual and philosophical, although the discussions will include references to current instances of inequality and policies designed to alleviate them. The readings include both classics in political theory and more contemporary works.
Sample reading list:
Plato,
Republic
Rousseau,
Discourse on Inequality
deBeauvoir,
The Second Sex
Glen C. Loury,
The Anatomy of Racial Inequality
Frank and Cook,
The-Winner-Take-All Society
Barbara Ehrenreich,
Nickel and Dimed
Reading/Writing assignments:
100-150 pages of reading per week. Two short papers of 4-6 pages each; final paper of 10-12 pages.
Requirements/Grading:
Paper in lieu of Final - 35%
Papers - 40%
Precept Participation - 25%
Other Requirements:
Open to Juniors and Seniors Only.
Reserved Seats:
Open to POL Concentrators Only 5
Open to WWS Concentrators Only 5
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
-
Class number: 40001
Section: S01
Time:
1:30 pm
-
4:20 pm
Days:
W
Building-Room:
Robertson Hall
014
Enrolled/Limit:
14/
15