Psychology of Prejudice

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This course will provide an overview of the theories and research on causes and effects of prejudice and discrimination by taking a comparative approach to critical events, histories, lived-experiences and focusing on race and racism, racialization, ethnicity, equity, ethno-centrism, eurocentrism, white supremacy, self-determination, liberation, decolonization, sovereignty, imperialism, settler colonialism, and their intersections related to class, gender, sexuality, religion, spirituality, national origin, immigration status, ability, tribal citizenship, sovereignty, language, and/or age within the following groups of people: Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans and Latina and Latino Americans. Additionally, an examination of the various ethnic groups and personal experiences with prejudice/discrimination, anti-racism resistance, racial and social justice, solidarity, liberation, and various approaches to reducing prejudice and discrimination by promoting intergroup communication and equality will be covered. This course will also include civic learning and / or a community engagement component. ADVISORIES: ENGL-1A or ENGL-1AH ANTI-REQUISITE: PSY-17 (the same course)