American Urban Minorities

Catalog description

An in-depth analysis of the diverse ethnic structure of the urban community. Major attention is given to black, Puerto Rican, and Mexican groups. Topics include: a survey of each group's social and economic structure, an examination of ghetto conditions and their effects, the impact of urban conditions on the new arrival, a comparison with the adaptation and treatment accorded earlier migrants, the validity of the melting pot concept, and a comparison of the life styles of various minority groups. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: SOCI 101 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3