CRJ4283 — Race and Law
This course will center on the historical and contemporary implications, causes, and consequences of race and the law in the United States. Using sociological, historical, and legal methods and theories, the course will uncover the impact of race and the intersections of race with gender and class on various groups. The course will examine the social, political, and economic effects of structural and legal components on individuals and groups. The student will learn to recognize, analyze, and discuss both verbally and in writing the various dimensions of race and law present in aspects of U.S. society.