USSO 264 - Government and Race Relations

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Case Western Reserve University

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Current debates over such issues as immigration and affirmative action raise core questions about the government's influence upon American race relations. What roles have various governmental entities--e.g., federal courts, state governors, and city councils--played in promoting racial equality or defending racial hierarchies? What roles should they play? And how much can the government (re)shape cultural attitudes and social practices? How much authority over race relations should remain with states and localities, and how much should be exercised by the federal government? This course offers a forum to investigate and debate such questions more thoroughly by examining a range of instances in the period from the late 19th century to the present day in which different kinds of government action have significantly influenced American race relations. Prereq: Passing letter grade in a 100 level first year seminar in USFS, FSSO, FSCC, FSNA, FSSY or FSCS. Prereq or Coreq: FSTS 100.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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