SOC 3 - Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Identity

    Recent Professors
    Angela Castillo, Jennifer Figueroa, Marilyn Chap, Jacqueline Gamboa, Anthony Villarreal, Eddie Cervantes, Thien-Huong Villarreal
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 6 · Cal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · IGETC Area 7 · CSU GE Area D3 · CSU GE Area D0 · CSU GE Area D · CSU GE Area F
    Description
    This course is designed to introduce students to the basic sociological concepts and theories of race, ethnicity and cultural identity in U.S. society. Students will examine race, ethnicity and cultural identity as social constructs that permeate social structures and institutions, and how they change over time and space. Over the semester students will critically analyze the ways which race, ethnicity, class, and gender/sexuality continually shape people's lives and experiences. While the class focuses on U.S. societies, students will also critically compare and contrast race and ethnicity in other societies. (C-ID: SOCI 150) . Also listed as ETHN 3B.
    Usually Held
    Tue 8:10am–9:35am, Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm, Fri 11:20am–12:45pm, Mon Wed 11:20am–12:45pm