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.