SOC 1720 A Unhoused: Homeless in the US
Homelessness is a pressing social issue in the U.S. today. This seminar for first-year students will provide a sociological exploration of homelessness with a focus on understanding how individual problems are shaped by broader social forces. Drawing on insights from sociological studies, and conducting sociological research of our own, we will address questions such as: What causes people to become unhoused? How do we, as a society, think about and respond to homeless populations? What are the consequences of homelessness-and how we respond to homelessness-for individuals, families, and communities? How do people experiencing homelessness manage the difficulties they face? The course will address the role of the criminal justice system, mental health, housing policies, systemic racism, disabilities, and family and gender violence in the homelessness crisis. Open to new students only.
Prerequisite
Only open to First Year Students
Course Types
Society
Offered
Fall 2022