Diversity and Inclusion minor
Minor
The diversity and inclusion minor prepares graduates to work with diverse groups of people. It emphasizes exploring issues of diversity in the United States related to difference in power dynamics. Students may choose to concentrate their studies within the minor on a particular topic under the umbrella of diversity. Such topics may include race, class, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, physical abilities, intellectual abilities, immigration status, age, etc.
This course explores issues unique to individuals of different classes, gender, and/or races or ethnic groups. The course focuses on these issues specifically in the context of the American criminal justice and legal systems. Issues of diversity relevant to all aspects of the criminal justice system are examined.
This course examines race, ethnicity and racism in the United States. Topics include public opinion on racial controversies; the historical roots of the social construction of races; the racial wealth gap; institutionalized racism in the criminal justice system, schools and other social institutions; hate crimes; and anti-racist practices including bystander interventions and social movements.