SOC 354 - Minorities

Institution:

University of Providence

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Description:

The social-psychological forces that are responsible for the creation and maintenance of disadvantaged sub-groups in modern, nation-states are particularly evident in American society. The experiences of both the involuntary (Native and African-American) and voluntary (especially the more recent Hispanic and Asian) immigrant minorities illustrate how the dominant, European or Anglo-American groups maintain their economic, political and cultural control over the society. Attention will also be paid to the Hutterites and to homosexuals as case studies of how societal beliefs legitimate the underlying economic and political functions of prejudice and discrimination. The concept of multiculturalism will be critically analyzed in light of the historical forces of centralization and bureaucratization. Expected to be offered: Distance Learning: Spring semesters, even years 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uprovidence.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 761-8210

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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