Race, Gender and Sexual Identity in American Politics 3.0 UNITS

Catalog description

This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the political power and powerlessness of ethnic and marginalized communities within the United States. Central to this study will be the histories, lived experiences, pivotal theories and concepts, contemporary challenges, and social movements of African Americans, Native Americans, Latinx Americans, Asian Americans, Women, and the LGBTQ+ community. Students will also be introduced to diverse perspectives on empowerment, sovereignty, self-determination, identity, intersectionality, agency, and anti-racism related to racial and social justice and liberation. Additionally, the course will critically examine how racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination impacts political participation, representation, and the distribution of power within the American political landscape and society. This course is not open to students who are currently enrolled in or who have received credit for POL 280 .