<p>Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Examination of long-standing history of American racism, beginning with institution of slavery, Jim Crow legislation, separate but equal doctrine, Brown versus Board of Education, Civil Rights legislation of 1960s, and Obama presidency. Focus on persistence over time of racist beliefs and mechanisms through which racism becomes passed on from one generation to next. Racism toward African Americans and harms it has inflicted on African American community, as well as on nation as whole. Examination of psychology and sociology of racism through video clips, social scientific texts, essays by prominent American humanists, and American literature that deals centrally with racism. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Sociology

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

Sociology is the study of the organization, dynamics, and consequences of social life.

General Education — Social Analysis (Society & Culture)

Diversity — Letters and Science, Education and Information Studies, Music, Public Affairs

General Education — Historical Analysis (Society & Culture)

General Catalog

American Racism: Psychosocial Analysis

SOCIOL 40

5 units