SOCY 168Social Justice
Explores sociological approaches to the quest for--and the realization of--social justice. Examines a range of approaches to such ongoing challenges as racism, sexism, gendered discrimination, classism, poverty, violence, militarism, environmental devastation, ableism, and ageism using non-fiction literature and biographical anthologies.
Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1 or SOCY 10 or SOCY 15. Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
- Supplemental Course Information: Explores sociological approaches to the quest for – and the realization of – social justice. At the heart of this course are the following questions – what does it mean to pursue justice in an unequal world? If social justice is a desired goal, how do we get there? This course will take a global perspective to explore how justice is conceptualized, supplemented with writings from movements and struggles challenging structures of oppression, domination, and inequality
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Porter Acad 249 | A. Sharma | Open 20/24 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ankit Sharma | 4.5 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 | 100% | 2 |
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