Sociology of Happiness
SOC-239LEC-OBE
University at Buffalo
- Semester
- Spring 2025
- Instructor
- Laura Marie Obernesser
- Start Date
- 01-22-2025
- Total Credits
- 3
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What makes us happy? This course takes a sociological approach to explore the nature and meaning of happiness, and the interplay between individual and social happiness. Among the topics we will consider are different ways happiness has been measured by social scientists, the roles that families and friends play in happiness, and levels of happiness among different sociodemographic groups (gender, age, race/ethnicity, social class). We will also explore broader questions about how happiness differs among cultures and nations, and whether happiness should be a consideration in formulating public policies.
General Education Area(s): Social Sciences
Course Area: Sociology
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 01-22-2025 - 05-06-2025
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