PHIL 223 - Philosophy of Race & Gender

Institution:

Simmons University

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Description:

Prereq.: One course in philosophy or consent of the instructor. Investigates the impact of racism and sexism on self-awareness and self-understanding. If I am a person of color, or a woman, or both, how is the meaning of my identity constituted? Are race and gender natural categories? Does it matter? How does the way others see me affect the ways I see myself? What ought to be the relationship between social policy and identity? Walsh.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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