Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer 144 - The Psychology of Oppression

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Colgate University

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L. Reid The United States was founded on the proposition that "all men [sic] are created equal." Nevertheless, over 200 years later, systematic disparities in economic, social, and physical well-being still exist between Whites and people of color and between men and women. This course explores psychological influences that contribute to prejudice and oppression by majority groups, and how the experience of prejudice and oppression can shape the psychology of minority groups. The focus of the course is on Black-White relations in the United States, but gender relations and relations involving immigrants and other racial and ethnic groups are also considered. The course adopts a scientific perspective, begins with an overview of the scientific method and scientific reasoning, and incorporates "hands-on" activities. The links between scientific evidence and social policy, and current controversial issues are also explore

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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