Racism and Prejudice

Catalog description

The social psychology of prejudice and a particular form of prejudice-racism. The course activities are designed to help students understand how this behavior has been researched by behavioral scientists and has changed over time. The course will also explore how individuals and institutions perpetuate racism and prejudice across generations. Course content will also offer an introduction to definitions and origins of prejudice. Students will also learn about the origin and nature of stereotypes. Course readings and assignments will help students understand individual, cultural and institutional racism and learn about efforts to prevent prejudice and racism.