Sociology [327] - Race and the Law

Institution:

Hamilton College

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Description:

An examination of how social constructions of race influence the construction of race as a legal category, and how race as a legal concept helps shape the social experience of race in America. Explores these questions through a theoretically driven and rigorous analysis of topics such as: racial disparities in education, housing, employment and the criminal justice system; "hate crimes"; civil rights law; environmental racism; "anti-miscegenation" statutes; segregation practices; and the welfare state. (Writing-intensive.) Prerequisite, one course in sociology or consent of instructor. Maximum enrollment, 20.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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