Bridging the
Diversity Gap
Why do we need to take
a diversity course?
To be more aware
 To understand where the difference lies
 Students have a lot of exposure to
diversity
 Students have benefits of gaining
knowledge of diversity.
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Psychology 2600
Race, Class, Gender
in the United States
An Integrated Curriculum that presents
students with a compelling, clear study
of issues focused on race, gender, and
sexuality within the context of class.
Fulfills DV and SS Requirements
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Bridging
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Psychology 2600
Race, Class, Gender in the United States
Moves beyond typical black /white
forms of racism
 Challenge your ways of thinking!
 Makes you look inside yourself
 You leave with a better knowledge
everyday discrimination
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Text Structure
Part I
Social constructs underlining
 Racism
 Sexism
 Class privilege
 Homophobia.
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Part II
Introduces oppression
 Racism
 Sexism
 Heterosexism
 Class privilege
 Interlocking systems
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Part III
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Examines complexities of doing justice
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Looks at experiences/challenges that
arise from living in a diverse society.
Part IV
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Looks at how oppression operates in
society.
Part V
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Statistics and analyses that are the
result of direct impact
Part VI
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Examines lives of women and men of
different ethnic and class
backgrounds
Part VII
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Looks at subordinated groups in
history.
Part VIII
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Looks at stereotypes, violence and
social control
Part VIIII
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Offers suggestions for moving past
racism, sexism and classism.
Conclusion
This is a valuable course for anyone
Your major does not have to be Psychology
Class is structured with discussion
Meets on Thursday nights from 5:30-8:15
Fulfills DV/SS requirements – 2 classes for 1!
-Ghandi