ETHS 1 — Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3.00 units)
Introduction to the major theories concepts, issues, debates, and movements toward racial and social justice and liberation in the United States. Includes a comparative and interdisciplinary exploration of historical connections between race, ethnicity, class, religion, sexuality and gender inequality, as well as diverse perspectives on empowerment, identity, equity, self-determination, agency, and anti-racism within contemporary American society. Analysis of social, political, economic, educational, and cultural developments of diverse populations with an emphasis on the lived experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicano/a/x and Latino/a/x in the United States.