SOC 180 - Racism and Antiracism

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    A sociological analysis of racism in American society and the world, with an examination of the practices and social movements that challenge institutionalized racism. Students will develop a critical understanding of the causes and consequences of racial inequality with a focus on segregation, wealth construction and concentrated poverty. Topics include how race shapes political representation and voting rights, policing and incarceration, and access to quality education, health care, healthy environments, and employment. Racism in America is examined in a global context and with international perspectives. This course is intended for students majoring in sociology or those interested in race and ethnicity. (CSU)