SOC-2090 Sociology of Minorities

Credits 3
Outlines the establishment, maintenance, and breakdown of dominant processes between and among ethnic, racial, and religious groups with emphasis on cross-cultural and cross-national patterns.
Prerequisite(s): ANT-1030, POS-1010, SOC-1010, or PSY-1010.
Course Outcomes

Identify the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in sociology as they relate to racial and ethnic minorities.
Apply the scientific methods to understand and explain the perceptions and behavior of minorities.
Apply ethics in evaluating personal, social, and organizational issues of racial and ethnic minorities.
Utilize sociological principles in explaining policies that have facilitated or prevented racial and ethnic discrimination within the United States.
Compare the influence of culture on the relationships between and among minority groups and dominant groups in the United States and other countries.