SOC 115W - Race: A Social Construction

1. Identify the scientific method as applied to the study of human diversity or race.
   1. Apply the scientific method to the study of human diversity or race.
   2. Distinguish among physical/biological anthropology's basic theoretical approaches (theory of evolution and natural selection) to the analysis of human diversity/race.
   3. Analyze the reasons for modern human variation.
   4. List the main contributions of influential scientists who study human diversity/race.
2. Employ a critical understanding of how race has been constructed throughout history.
   1. Assess the influence of science, religion, nationalism, politics, and economics on definitions of race.
   2. Identify the social and political implications of the idea of race.
   3. Examine the emergence of racial stereotypes.
   4. Explore how race, discrimination, and prejudice are related.
   5. Demonstrate a critical understanding of race and self-analysis.
3. Identify how immigration and housing, policies and practices affect residential segregation and wealth accumulation in the United States.
   1. Explore the significant immigration policies and debates that have shaped the United States.
   2. Identify the economic functions and applications of historical events such as the G.I. Bill.
   3. Assess the relationship between historic housing policies and practices, residential segregation.
   4. Identify how housing policies and practices contribute to the racial wealth gap in the United States.
4. Examine the relationship between socioeconomic status, race, and life expectancy/health.
   1. Explore how neighborhood characteristics influence population health.
   2. Identify the social determinants of health.
   3. Understand how work/stress contribute to health outcomes.
   4. Examine the relationship between race and life expectancy.