SOC 206 - INTRODUCTION TO RACE AND ETHNICITY

    Recent Professors
    Frank Ha
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40–42 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of SOC 206
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D0 · CSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    Introduces students to the interdisciplinary analysis of race, ethnicity, and racism, focusing on the US American context. Examines the lived experiences and social struggles of various racial and ethnic groups. Critically examines the historical and contemporary patterns of interaction between racial and ethnic groups. Analyzes how institutions and socioeconomic, political, and cultural practices sustain or challenge racism and racial and ethnic inequality. Evaluates efforts to create a more just and equitable society at the individual, interpersonal, and societal levels.