Social Problems - American Sociological Association
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Syllabus—Hamil-Luker University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill<br />
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June 5 What are the theoretical implications of Sullivan’s empirical findings?<br />
Sullivan, Chapters 10-11, pp. 214-253<br />
IV. Race and Ethnic Relations<br />
June 8 What is racism and what tools help us study it?<br />
Doob, Chapter 1 and 2, pp. 1-37<br />
June 9 What role does race play in America’s political processes, criminal justice system, and mass<br />
media?<br />
Doob, Chapter 4, pp. 67-96<br />
Chapter 8, pp. 191-211<br />
Library trip: Internet search on racial hate groups<br />
June 10 What restricts minorities’ freedom of movement in work and housing?<br />
Doob, Chapter 5, pp. 97-129<br />
June 11 Does racism exist in America’s educational system?<br />
Doob, Chapter 6, pp. 130-159<br />
June 12 What do you think are the most effective ways to combat racism in the United States?<br />
Position Paper II Due<br />
V. Ageism<br />
Doob, Chapter 10, pp. 238-46<br />
June 15 What is ageism?<br />
“On Gray Hair and Oppressed Brains” by Ann E. Gerike<br />
in Journal of Women and Aging Volume 2<br />
“Dispelling Ageism: The Cross-Cutting Intervention” by Robert Butler<br />
in Annals of the <strong>American</strong> Academy of Political and <strong>Social</strong> Science 503: 138-47<br />
June 16 What barriers do older workers face in the job market?<br />
“The United States: The Privatization of Exit” by Harold L. Sheppard<br />
in Time for Retirement<br />
“The Busy Ethic” by David J. Ekerdt<br />
in The Gerontologist 26(3): 239-44.<br />
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