SOCY 176AWork and Inequality
Addresses how work is organized and shapes life changes. Covers: the history of paid work; the impact of technology; race/class/gender at work; professional and service work; work and family; collective responses to work; and challenges of work in a globalizing economy.
Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior majors, proposed majors, and minors in sociology, community studies, digital justice studies (formerly GISES), and Latin American studies/sociology combined majors.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | Oakes Acad 106 | C. Benner | Closed 20/20 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Benner | 4.3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 100% | 2 |
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