SOCY 3750 - Animals and Society

An examination into the category of “animal” as a social construct and the relationship between humans and non-human animals, which produces consequences of difference and subsequent inequality. The course utilizes different sociological perspectives to examine the social patterns, processes, and institutions that establish our lived experiences with non-human animals. Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher or by instructor permission. Max hours: 3 Credits Semester Hours: 3 to 3