BA in Sociology - Social Inequality in Cleveland United States | Case Western Reserve University

In recent years, the United States has seen a rise in social inequality, while simultaneously gaining deeper insights into its effects and engaging in active discussions about its root causes. Courses in this concentration will explore key questions such as: Why do social class disparities persist even during times of economic growth in an open society? What makes the unequal allocation of resources among gender and racial groups so persistent? How does social status significantly influence health outcomes? Who bears the brunt of economic recessions, and what are their impacts? Inequality inevitably permeates various social structures, including employment, family life, education, healthcare, legal systems, and other facets of modern society.