Sociology

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TCC’s Sociology Program offers courses covering: 

• An introduction to the basic concepts and theories of sociology with an emphasis on group aspects of human behavior. 
• Introduction to the study of women, feminism, and theories of oppression and privilege, particularly with respect to gender, sexuality, race, class, and sexual orientation. 
• Study of the socio-historical experiences of African-Americans, Asian-Americans, and Latino/a populations in the U.S. 
• Exploration of race and ethnic relations in American contemporary society with focus on immigrant groups, manifestations of racism and discrimination, and economic and social progress of different ethnic groups. 
• Introduction to the sociological analysis of sport with emphasis on: race, class, gender, and sexuality issues; socialization and interactions; sport and education; deviance, crime, and violence; and the business and economics of sport. 
• Analysis of deviant behavior from the perspective of sociological theory and research.