SOC 235 - Race Relations And Minority Groups

Institution:

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Description:

3 HRS. A study of racial and ethnic groups in the United States with special emphasis upon understanding the cause of the prejudices and the reason for antagonisms between the majority and minority groups. Area of concentration will include problems in education, demographic factors, prejudice and discrimination, conflict and change, racial identity and the social structure of racism. A look at theories and techniques of eliminating prejudices will be made. Students will investigate all structural, institutional and systemic problems as they relate to minority groups and race relations. (Prerequisite: SOC 101)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvup.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 424-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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