Sociology of Race and Racism in the US
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Overview
Subject area
SSS
Catalog Number
233
Course Title
Sociology of Race and Racism in the US
Department(s)
Description
This course covers the historical roots of racism in the United States and sociological, psychological, and philosophical theories of racial oppression. Students will examine whiteness as a social experience and racisms directed towards Asian, Black, Indigenous, and Latinx people in the U.S. This course will explore how religious groups—such as Catholics, Jews and Muslims—are framed as racial groups. In addition, it will cover how sex, sexuality, and class impact racial experiences.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
011748