AFAM 251: Social Problems of Black America

Course Description

This course examines the past, present, and future state of Black people in the United States. Moreover, this course is designed to create an awareness while stimulating an interest in further research and study of the African/Black-American culture as it is shaped by socio-historic and socio-cultural forces. Keeping the identity crisis found within Black America as a focal point, there are many issues associated with the sociology of African Americans. Topics include: exploitation and oppression, urbanization, gentrification, incarceration, recidivism, and social fragmentation. Cross-listed: AF AM ST 251/SOC 251.