LAS510 Social Inequality and Public Policy

Analysis of how economic inequality, segregation, poverty, changing family structure, immigration, race and labor market segmentation and educational inequality are addressed by public policy. Advanced study of public policy responses to social problems, through historical and comparative studies of inequality, are examined including welfare, immigration, affirmative action, and environmental equity. Prerequisite(s): No prerequisites for graduate credit. For undergraduate credit, senior standing with at least six prior social science courses, or department approval. 3 semester hours or 5 quarter hours