Introduction to African American Families and Populations

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Examines the socio-historical and contemporary challenges uniquely represented among African American families and individuals. An African American worldview is utilized in order to better understand the roles, norms and customs, structure, characteristics, and overall system of the African American family. Psychological, sociological, and environmental resources are explored across the micro-macro continuum. Emphasis is on an interdisciplinary and comparative study of race and ethnicity as it impacts the family and overall population. A brief overview of historical and contemporary analysis from the beginning of the Transatlantic Slave Trade to the emerging Black Lives Matter Movement. Cultural context and considerations are applied to the individual and the family. Identify areas of current social justice practices or agencies and anti-racism action strategies at the local, County, State and Federal levels. 54.00 hours lecture. (Same as ETS-50) (Letter grade only)