Societal Issues/Sociology

Juvenile Justice and the Adolescent System
Speaker: Kevin Berg

Reentry, Recidivism and Social Justice
Speaker: Bonnie Horton

Societal Issues and Sociology: The discipline of Sociology studies human behavior but, more importantly, we help students gain new knowledge. There are no societal issues or social problems that are off-limits. In this presentation, we will discuss and dissect the societal patterns that influence individuals and groups of individuals and discover how the context of society shapes our lives. This knowledge of the social and historical context in which people live will help us understand a person or group of people's experiences.
Speaker: Monica A. Starks

Social Class
Financial Psychology Rich and Poor; An age long question with a simple answer
Speaker: Todd Allyn Williams

The Impact of Social Class; Re-Framing the Conversation to Increase Success: This informative and entertaining presentation provides an in-depth analysis of what social class really means and how difficult transition between classes can become. This presentation is interactive and will produce lively conversation and debate for attendees.
Speaker: Kevin Berg