Psychology 153 - The Psychology of Poverty and Social Class

Institution:

University of California-Santa Cruz

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Description:

Examines how social class shapes attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Emphasis is placed on structural barriers and their impact on the well-being of low-income groups. Strategies for reducing classist discrimination and improving interclass relations are discussed. Enrollment restricted to anthropology, community studies, economics, legal studies, politics, psychology, sociology, or feminist studies majors. H. Bullock

Credits:

1.25

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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