SOCIOL 203
Social Reality
Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for SOCIOL 203.
Description
Sociologists construe ideology as ideas that conceal social inequalities. This course explores the meaning of ideology and some of its related concepts, such as hegemony, discourse and subjugation. It then critically analyses some of the most pervasive contemporary ideologies. Although not exhaustive, examples include beliefs about personal responsibility, corporate job creators, faith in technology, and crime and deviance.
Availability 2017
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
TBA
Points
SOCIOL 203: 15 points
Prerequisites
60 points passed from BA courses
