LATS 206 - Cycle of Socialization: Understanding Similarities, Bridging Differences

Institution:

Williams College

Subject:

Latina/o Studies

Description:

This course offers an overview of social identity development theories, social & cultural diversity, and societal manifestations of power, privilege and oppression within American society. How do the groups you belong to impact your life experiences (do they)? Are we predisposed to being in conflict or can diverse peoples form a harmonious community? We will identify the tools and strategies that social scientists, activists, and educators have employed in order to bridge the gaps across our differences. Topics include: race, ethnicity and racism; social class and classism; religion, spirituality and religious oppression; gender, sex, and sexism; and ability and able-ism. This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to relate their own life experiences to social science theories, research, and practice. Theorists whose work we will read include Beverly Tatum, Gordon Allport, Urie Bronfebrenner, bell hooks, Peggy Mcintosh, Claude Steel, and many others.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Juniors and seniors will be given priority

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

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Instructional Type:

Seminar

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.williams.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 597-3131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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