Foundations and central tenets of critical race theory, its interdisciplinary debates, applications, and evolutions. Historical roots of oppression, white settler-colonialism, understanding of privilege and power, social construction of race, socio-political conditions producing systemic and institutional racism, intersections with sexism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, and ableism. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): Second year standing. Lectures and discussion three hours a week. 1186 Courses [0.5 credits]
Foundations and central tenets of critical race theory, its interdisciplinary debates, applications, and evolutions. Historical roots of oppression, white settler-colonialism, understanding of privilege and power, social construction of race, socio-political conditions producing systemic and institutional racism, intersections with sexism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, and ableism. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): Second year standing. Lectures and discussion three hours a week. 1186 Courses [0.5 credits]