SOCI 104 - Social Problems

Using a wide range of sociological theories, students will explore factors that lead to the occurrance and continuation of social problems. The course employs a multi-dimensional analytical framework, emphasizing the socio-cultural, economic, and historical forces that perpetuate poverty, class, ethnic and gender inequality, racism, crime, addiction and the sex trades. There will be specific focus on mainstream Canadian society, and northern First Nation and other indigenous communities. Students will also reflect on policy options for the remediation of social problems.

This course may be used to fulfill the Yukon First Nations Core Competency requirement.

Credits
3.00
SOCI 104
CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available*
20134 Online Asynchronous Shawkat Shareef Online/Video
1
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Self Paced - - - - - - -
20135 Face-to-face Synchronous Shawkat Shareef Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
5
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face A2601 - 9:00 AM - 11:50 AM - - - - -