Critical Social Inquiry 0139 - White Supremacy: an Overview

Fall
2017
1
4.00
Loretta Ross
04:00PM-05:20PM M;04:00PM-05:20PM W
Hampshire College
324399
Franklin Patterson Hall 104;Franklin Patterson Hall 104
lrCSI@hampshire.edu
Is White Supremacy a permanent feature of modern society? How does one appropriately respond to its ideology and political power in the Age of Trump? This course will analyze the history, prevalence, and current manifestations of the white supremacist movement by examining ideological components, tactics and strategies, and its relationship to mainstream politics. We will also research and discuss the relationship between white supremacy and white privilege, and explore how to build a human rights movement to counter the white supremacist movement in the U.S. Students will develop analytical writing and research skills, while engaging in multiple cultural perspectives. The overall goal is to develop the capacity to understand the range of possible responses to white supremacy, both its legal and extralegal forms.
Power, Community and Social Justice Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research Independent Work Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.