SOC233 - Power and Domination

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Power and Domination
SOC 233 FA

This course draws on classical and contemporary sociological thought to explore the following questions: What are power and domination, and what forms do they take? What is the relationship between those who have power and those who are subject to it? How does power affect those who wield it, and what circumstances encourage complicity or resistance among those who are controlled? What does it mean for one social actor to control another?

MAJOR READINGS

Foucault, DISCIPLINE AND PUNISH
Patterson, SLAVERY AND SOCIAL DEATH
Rubenstein, THE CUNNING OF HISTORY
Chancer, SADOMASOCHISM IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Weber (various readings)
Marx (various readings)

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two in class examinations, one short paper, and weekly reading-journals.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students interested in pursuing specific topics or readings should contact the instructor by e-mail with their suggestions.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS SOC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: SOC151 OR SOC152

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Simpson,Ruth E.

Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK314;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 24)

SR. major: 6 Jr. major: 6

SR. non-major: 4 Jr. non-major: 4 SO: 4 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006