SOC R108 — Sociology of the Chicano Community
This course examines the institutional and structural conditions that have and continue to shape the Chicana/o experience in the United States. This course makes use of a Sociological perspective that incorporates various paradigms/theories including but not limited to: Stratification, Colonialism/Imperialism, Chicana Feminism, Queer Theory, Conflict Theory, and Assimilation/Acculturation. Of specific interest is the impact of social institutions such as: Education, the Legal System, the Economy, Politics, Family, and the Media on the Chicana/o community. This course will examine institutionally perpetuated systems of oppression and privilege such as: white supremacy, sexism, heteronormativity, and classism.
Part of
- Chicana/o Studies, Latina/o Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), Certificate of Achievement
- Oxnard College General Education (OC GE)
- General Studies: Emphasis in Society, Human Behavior, and Culture
- Political Science, Associate in Arts for Transfer
- Human Services, Associate in Science
- Human Services, Certificate of Achievement
- Sociology, Associate in Arts for Transfer