SOC 321 Race and Racism in the United States
This course examines the historical, political,�economic and sociological dynamics of race and�racism in the United States. It investigates how�institutions and culture historically and�contemporarily reproduce the structures of�racialized oppression and inequality that impact�the self-concept, interactions, opportunities and�life chances of all people in the United States.�This course focuses on the various ways race is�created and re-created in society, and the way�these social constructions permeate all aspects of�societal life, despite remaining largely�invisible, misrecognized, and normalized. By�analyzing the complex intersections of race and�racism within U.S. political and social�structures, students gain a critical analysis of�historic and contemporary racial inequality,�appreciate and learn from the resilience and�place-making abilities of communities of color,�and consider the effectiveness of various�solutions to racial injustice put forth by�community activists, academics, and public policy.