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Become familiar with the sociological and historical significance of race, racism, and oppression.
Outcome
Understand the concept “social construction of race.” Understand the role of the civil rights movement historically as one of a number of critical social movements that have challenged and reshaped relations of inequality under capitalism.
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Understand the role of working class based organization in both challenging and reproducing the power of racism in American society.
Outcome
Account for political choices made by the civil rights movement, past and present, and how they are shaped by the structure of capitalism.