SOC 2108 Social Psychology
Explore the dynamic interplay between the individual self and larger social patterns by learning how personal identity and meaning are shaped by society, culture, and institutional influences. Students will navigate challenging topics such as social stigmas, managing majority and minority group identities, and confronting cultural expectations rooted in historical and contemporary U.S. traditions and values. Emphasizing the importance of intersectionality, we critically examine historic and contemporary structures of racism and systemic inequalities that shape social, political, economic, and environmental landscapes in the United States from a sociological perspective. By engaging with issues of ethnicity, sexuality, gender, class, and ability, students are empowered to assign meaning to and navigate their social worlds, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their roles in addressing the issues facing humanity.
Offered
Fall, Spring