SOCY1150 : Race and Gender

This course is designed to enable students to obtain a greater understanding of various minority/dominant relations in the United States. It will focus on class, gender, race/ethnicity, and sexuality from a historical and sociological side of human relationships. We will examine and explore both the theoretical and social approach to minorities and minority relations. Topics include historical perspectives, identity, social trends, oppression/exploitation of minority groups in the U.S., future trends in minority relations. The focus of the course is to expose students to the cultural diversity of the U.S. from every classification of minority. To give students a fundamental understanding of the sociological perspective on this topic and apply a theoretical/historical perspective. Global perspectives will be addressed.

Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring

Credit Breakout:  2.00 lecture,   0.00 lab,   0.00 other.

Student Expectations:
Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.