AAS 201 - African-American Family Culture

Institution:

SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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Description:

This course represents an historical examination of the evolution of the African-American family. The course begins with an examination of slavery and its impact of the African-American family and ends with a discussion of contemporary misogyny, violence, and popular culture as they relate to the African-American family. Parallels are drawn between the sociological and political issues surrounding masculinity, femininity, disenfranchisement, and hip-hop culture and the effect that these have on the African-American family. (Fall - Spring). Liberal arts. Prerequisites: AAS103 or SOC101 or WMS101 or POI.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.plattsburgh.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 564-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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