SOC 140 - Introduction to Race and Ethnicity

    Recent Professors
    Stacey Svilich, Paul Vaughn, Austin Minter
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 6 · IGETC Area 4C · IGETC Area 4H · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D8 · CSU GE Area F · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course is an introduction to sociological and political approaches to race, and ethnicity, and an examination of the cultural, political, and economic practices and institutions that support or challenge racism and inequality. This course explores the historical and contemporary interactions between various racial and ethnic groups, as well as struggles for rights, equality, and equity by using a range of various perspectives and theories. This examination and analysis of power includes using anti-racist approaches to understanding ongoing issues of discrimination and prejudice in order to create a more equitable society. Cross-listed with POL and ETHN 140. (C-ID SOCI150).
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:00am–10:50am