POLS 3500 - Identity Politics

3 Credit(s)

An examination of the role that race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender, and other “identities” play in the political arena. Students will explore the nature of race, racism, and ethnocentrism, sexism etc, and their impact on political institutions and public policy. Particular attention will be given to elections, public opinion, mass media and social movements in the United States. (Spring odd years)

General Education Course: No