Course Description
Summary
What is the purpose of schooling in modern society? Does everyone have access to equal educational opportunities? How do experiences of education vary by race, class, and gender? What role does education policy play in maintaining or reducing social inequalities? In this course, we will employ sociological theories and research to explore current issues, debates, and policies in education. We will discuss the extent to which research informs education policy and students will research, design, and present their own solutions to current policy problems. Some of the topics we will investigate include trends in segregation both within and among schools and access to higher education.
