SOCI 2517 - Latinas and Latinos in the United States

Institution:

Seton Hall University

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Description:

The course will examine the current situation of Latinas/ Latinos in U.S. society from the perspective of a theory of transformation. Latinas/Latinos are the youngest and the fastest growing ethnic population in the United States. Their growing involvement is having a significant impact on culture and politics but they continue to experience high levels of unemployment, poor education, substandard housing, inadequate social services and political underrepresentation. Solutions compared and contrasted: assimilation vs. transformation. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.shu.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 761-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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