Investigate the social dynamics of urbanization

Investigate the social dynamics of urbanization, urban growth, and urban planning. Discuss theories of urban sociology, such as the Chicago School of urbanism and the new urban sociology, in understanding the processes of urbanization, social stratification, and spatial segregation. Analyze research findings on the social impacts of urban development, including gentrification, suburbanization, and urban renewal, as well as the role of social movements, community organizing, and grassroots activism in shaping urban policy and planning.