Race and Racism

This course will explore the impact of the, constructions of race, ethnicity and racism on, children and youth, both historically and in the, current context. Canada's multiculturalism, policy will be examined in order to understand, the, ways in which state policies may affect children,, youth and families. Students will become, familiar, with a sociological approach to investigating, childhood and adolescence and will have the, opportunity to critically consider how micro, level, issues are integrally influenced by broader, societal forces and policies. Although the, Canadian context will be a central focus, global, issues also will be integrated throughout the, course.

 

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