AA-T Social Justice Studies - African American Studies
Course Overview
This course provides an interdisciplinary exploration of social justice, focusing on the analysis of systemic inequalities related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class. Students will employ intersectional and multi-method approaches to examine how injustices manifest and how equitable societies can be built. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical engagement with academic, local, and global communities.
Key Program Highlights
- Intersectional analysis of race, gender, sexuality, and class
- Examination of social policies aimed at alleviating systemic injustices
- Focus on Chicana/o/x, Latina/o/x, and Indigenous cultures and perspectives
- Engagement with activist work and community-based learning
- Critical challenge of common sense notions in law, pedagogy, and government
Course Overview
This course provides an interdisciplinary exploration of social justice, focusing on the analysis of systemic inequalities related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class. Students will employ intersectional and multi-method approaches to examine how injustices manifest and how equitable societies can be built. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical engagement with academic, local, and global communities.
Key Program Highlights
- Intersectional analysis of race, gender, sexuality, and class
- Examination of social policies aimed at alleviating systemic injustices
- Focus on Chicana/o/x, Latina/o/x, and Indigenous cultures and perspectives
- Engagement with activist work and community-based learning
- Critical challenge of common sense notions in law, pedagogy, and government