Race, Ethnicity, and Popular Culture

3 credits

To get sociology credit for the major or minor, you must register for SOCY3304.. This course will examine how racial and ethnic groups have been stereotyped in popular culture and how these stereotypes have changed over time. The course will look at stereotypes of Africans, African Americans, Native Americans, Asian-Americans, Asians, and European Americans. Students will also explore theoretical questions on the relationship between culture, politics, and ideology. Satisfies Core requirement for: Cultural Diversity