SOC 105 - Sociology of Black Communities

5 CR

What does it mean to be Black in the U.S.? How does racism from the past impact the present? How have Black communities resisted oppression, thus transforming U.S. society? Discover the central role Black voices have had in U.S. society. Themes may include Black resistance in the form of art, music, athletics, and culture as well as pressing social issues that Black people experience today.

Course Outcomes

Explain the general social, economic, and political conditions of Blacks in the United States.
Identify key contributions of Blacks to American social, political, and cultural life.
Discuss “race,” “ethnicity,” and “racism” from a sociological perspective.
Describe how class, sexuality, and gender shape the experience of race.

GenEd Outcomes: Connections

Cultural Diversity

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