Race, Housing, and Community
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Overview
Subject area
BLST
Catalog Number
349
Course Title
Race, Housing, and Community
Department(s)
Description
This course will explore the historic and persistent struggles of lower and middle class African Americans to attain property and maintain stable communities in the face of discriminatory policies and practices of government, Realtors and majority communities. Additionally, case study evidence will lead students to understand the complex bundle of issues associated with gentrification and displacement, and means of resistance (i.e. community building initiatives) utilized by communities confronted with potential destabilization.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
027382