SOCY 1613: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

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Subject
Sociology
Credit Hours 3.0 Lecture Hours 3.0 Lab Hours 0.0
Type of Credit
Baccalaureate/Transfer
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Course Description
This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to identifying and understanding the issues surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the United States. Using a variety of lenses and methodologies (e.g. sociological, economic, historical, and psychological), students will analyze the relationship between the individual, society, and culture within America and how that relationship has created, maintained, and challenged inequality. IAI: S9 900.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Define and analyze key terms related to EDIB (e.g. bias, microaggression, equity)
  • Identify past and present barriers to inclusion, equity, and belonging
  • Apply strategies for overcoming bias in real world scenarios
  • Summarize the benefits of developing cultural competence
  • Explain the complex relationship between the individual, society, and culture
  • Explain the major theories of psychology, anthropology, sociology related to their influence on EDIB, the individual, and society
  • Apply psychology, anthropology, and sociology concepts to explain personal experiences
  • Explain key points and moments related to EDIB in American history
  • Explain how social factors such as ethnicity, gender, religion, race, economic class, age, physical and mental ability, and sexual orientation are impacted by individual and institutional forms of discrimination.
  • Lead and participate effectively in group discussions, applying active listening skills and a respect for diverse views in interpersonal settings
Topical Outline

I. Foundations
     A. Defining the terms: diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competence, cognitive bias
     B. Belonging: Othering, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Attachment, Group Dynamics (ingroups/outgroups/reference groups)
     C. Identity & Statuses
II. Challenges to Inclusion and Belonging
     A. Implicit Bias
          1. https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
     B. Stereotypes
     C. Microaggressions
     D. Privilege
     E. Discrimination and Racism
     F. Sexism & Homophobia & Cis-Genderism
     G. Classism
     H. Other Forms of Marginalization
III. Strategies to Overcoming Bias
     A. Understanding Allyship, Advocacy, and Accomplices
     B. Other Strategies to overcoming bias
     C. Presence, Perspectives and Acknowledging Cultural Differences
     D. Intergenerational/Systemic Trauma

IV. Psychology and EDIB - using knowledge from prior content

V. Sociology and EDIB - using knowledge from prior content

VI. Anthropology and EDIB - using knowledge from prior content