Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area FDescriptionThis course explores the role of race and ethnicity in modern American politics. It focuses on social science approaches to measuring the effects of race, both at the individual level and more broadly. Topics include race and representation, measurement of racial and ethnic identities, voting rights and electoral districting, protest and other forms of political participation, and the meaning and measurement of racial attitudes. An examination of United States institutions of social, political and economic power from the history and experiences of African Americans, LatinX, Native Americans, Women, Asian Americans, and Immigrants. Other emphases will be on diverse forms of political participation and how it influences U.S. institutions at the local, state and federal levels in movements towards building a diverse, just, and equitable society beyond the classroom, achieving social justice and a sense of self awareness.Usually HeldMon 10:00am–11:50am, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:15pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:15am, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am 