SOCI 531 - Sociology of Oppression

3 hours.
3 Credits

This course will deal with the issue of oppression not only in the United States, but also in other parts of the world. As such, attention is focused on the social and historical foundations of oppression, the various forms oppression may take, and the consequences of oppression. Particular attention is paid to slavery, colonialism, and racism, as well as to oppression resulting from ethnicity, gender, class and poverty religion, political ideology, age, national origin, etc.

Offered (FALL OR SPRING)