PSYC 262 — The Psychology of Oppression
The goals of this ethnic studies course are to familiarize students with a psychological perspective on racism, prejudice, discrimination, and oppression, with a focus of the lived experiences on four historically marginalized groups, including: African-Americans, Asian Americans, Latinx Americans, and Native Americans. It explores psychological theories applied to the experiences of the four core groups, as well as the current social justice and equity movements and their psychological impact on people of color. In addition, this course discusses the personal and social implications of diversity for both majority and minority group members and considers how historical, political, economic, and societal factors shape the way people think about and respond to others. This course is not open to students who have enrolled or received credit in ETHN 262 .