Course: AFRS 362. Diversity and Public Policy (3)*
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: Introductory level course in history and government (Title 5). This course will examine how issues of race, gender, class and sexuality factor into the public policy process. Issues related to voting rights, welfare, criminal justice, affirmative action, reproductive health, and equity pay will be the focus. Political representation and historic context also play important roles and will be addressed in the discussions on unconventional political activism oriented toward impacting systemic policy, as well as other empowerment tools. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (ES)
*Not available for General Education credit.