PSYC 385 Chicanx in Contemporary United States Society
The course examines interdisciplinary scholarship about the psycho-social experiences of Chicanas and Chicanosin contemporary United States society. We draw on history cultural studies literature sociology and psychology to explore how power and identity influence health education sex gender dynamics and sexuality dynamics and political consequences for group members. Social justice themes run throughout the course.
Prerequisite
PSYC 101 or PSYC 102 or any introductory social science course (
SOC 101 HIST 102 AMST 101
POLS 101). With instructor permission first year students may enroll.