Social Stratification

The course provides an overview of some classic and recent theory and research in social mobility and inequality of educational opportunity, theories of social class with empirical applications, and poverty and social welfare.

It is an advanced-level course for students who want an introduction to classic theory and contemporary research on social stratification.

This course offers a comprehensive overview of both classical and contemporary theories and research concerning social stratification, including empirical applications. Key topics include social mobility, educational inequality, and additional dimensions of social stratification such as gender, ethnicity, and health. The curriculum emphasizes both the description and explanation of social stratification in modern societies. The assigned readings are analytically rigorous and may require prior familiarity with statistical methods.


Teaching Format

The course comprises 10 weeks of half-time studies. Course participants meet on seven occasions. These occasions combine a two-hour lecture, immediately followed by a one-hour seminar where the literature is discussed.

Assessment

The course is examined based on a written exam with six essay questions where two questions are answered in a digital on-campus exam (with access to the required readings), and four questions in the format of a take-home exam.

Examiner

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


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