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SOC 320 - Labor and Labor Movements


An introduction to work and unionization in the United States, with an emphasis on race, class, and gender as they are salient to workers and labor organizing.  Next, students examine case studies of unions at key points in United States history, tracing the US labor movement through its rise, heyday, and ongoing decline.  Finally, we examine additional topics of importance to modern workers, including unemployment, informal employment, work and migration, and globalization.

Typically Offered: Spring term only

Units: 4