SW 310 - Structural Oppression

(3 units)

Advances students ability to critically examine the role of power, privilege and oppression in shaping lived experiences. A central premise is that race plays a pivotal role in shaping lived experiences both within the US and globally.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): SW 101 with a “C” or better, SW 250 with a “C” or better, SOC 101, PSY 101.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply an evidence-informed approach to understanding racial phenomenon and structural oppression in a local and global context.
2. critically analyze the cultural biases and potential implications to explain human behavior at micro, mezzo and macro levels in the local and global context.
3. analyze the structural causes and consequences of oppression, prejudice, privilege and discrimination on human functioning.
4. identify common social institutions within society and the influence of social institutions on human functioning.
5. analyze the role of norms, beliefs, traditions and behaviors in shaping and perpetuating culture across system levels, including organizations, communities and societies.
6. recognize the global inter-connectedness of oppression and the impact on human rights.
7. examine the role of environmental justice in shaping life experiences.

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