SCS 2160 Social Sciences and Changing Societies

3 units
Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Based on two or three selected topics, study processes of social transformation in domains such as education, health, gender relations, parenthood, or sexual identities. Illustrate the relationship between social change and social science theories. Gain skills to better understand how processes of knowledge building evolve by considering the actors involved in data and knowledge production (governmental institutions, community-based organisations and NGOs, social movements, and individuals).

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Previously SCS 1160.

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter
Summer

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Learned a Lot

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Fair Assessments

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