Minoritized a term used in place of minority (noun) to highlight the social oppression that minoritizes individuals. The term minoritized uses active voice to reveal the system of social oppression that is often rendered unseen through the use of passive voice within the term minority.
In this course, we will survey intersections of the American experience through the lens of minoritized groups, examining topics such as racial discrimination, cultural expression and resistance, immigration, and social movements.
This is a completely ONLINE course with no required meetings
Section 71471, 71472, and 71954: 2/23 - 5/22 (Spring 2026)
In this course, we will explore the topics of racial and ethnic diversity and its profound impact on how we experience the world we live in. Learn about the intersections of culture, ethnicity, race, gender, and other social identities as we examine their influence on individual, group, and societal behavior. Gain valuable insights into the ways cultural backgrounds shape our beliefs, values, and perceptions of the world. Together, we will grow towards cultural competence through anti-racism, promoting a deeper understanding of the American experience. Join us on a transformative journey to become more inclusive and compassionate humans, ready to embrace the global richness that surrounds us.
Spring 26 information
Ounjian, J. (2023, Dec 28). Sociology of race and ethnicity. LibreTexts. Retrieved May 13, 2025, from https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Contra_Costa_College/The_Sociology_of_Race_and_Ethnicity CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.
The textbook is embedded below for your convenience. You can also access it inside our course or directly on Libretexts.
Quizzes may be used and can cover any material in the text.
EdPuzzle is a video based system with embedded quiz questions
You will have a discussion board for each module we cover.
Each discussion has its own rubric for grading, ranging from 5 to 30 points.
Reply and Question
Your REPLY or POST is your first submission on the discussion board which will be your original response to the prompt or question asked.
On every REPLY you will include one or more key terms in bold and end by including an open-ended question to the class about the topic covered in the chapter or module.
Response
The RESPOND to OTHERS requirement is when you read one of your classmate's REPLIES/POST and answer the question they included.
The answer must be more than "yes, no, I agree" to earn credit.
REPLY and QUESTION by Student #1: After reading the scenario, I resonated most with option number 2. I chose this option because these are literally things that I say to my friends all the time. Sometimes I go as far as inviting them to do the things that they like with me in hopes of further convincing them. Sometimes that little extra push can be very helpful in motivating them to get up and get out. Option number 2 represents the behavioral model which is a part of the Learning and Cognitive Approach, which focuses on the behaviors people exhibit, and how that could influence the thoughts that they have, as well as the opposite: how their thinking affects their behavior. And also how behaviors and thoughts are also influenced by the environment. My question for the class is: Why do you think that the Behaviorists thought that the idea of "personality" doesn't exist?
RESPONSE by Student #1: Hi Student #7, I was thinking about your question: Why don't we have OBT (One Big Theory) to explain personalities? Funder (2019) says that there is no way for one theory to explain everything well. Instead, we have to view each approach as a tool to look at different parts of the personality. I understand what he means, we cannot expect one tool to work for everything like we cannot use a hammer to fix a whole car. But it would make the class a lot easier if there was only one theory! 😂
There will be one written project in this class called the Psychosocial Interview and Analysis. It will be completed in stages. You will be conduting an interview and then applying what we learn in the course to analyze the person's experience.
The Psychosocial Interview and Analysis will require research, critical thinking, academic writing, and the use of APA citations and references. It is not due until the end of the course.
Details, templates, and support videos will be provided inside Canvas.
A midterm is given in a multiple-choice and short-answer format. It will cover key terms, theories, and concepts from the first half of the course, focusing mainly on terminology.
Extra Credit assignments are offered throughout the term to earn up to 3% towards your final grade.