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Sociology of Race & Racism

Course #: SOCIOL 200, Class #: 6898, Section #: 01

Description

This course uses contemporary social problems to introduce students to sociological theories of race and racism and to examine the cause of systemic racial inequalities across many social institutions. Some of the issues the course may address include, mass incarceration, the racial wealth gap, racial disparities and discrimination in health care, education, housing and employment, as well as media discourses and stereotypes of racialized populations.

Prerequisites

SOCIOL 101

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