PHL 336 - Philosophy of Race

(Formerly PHL 438). Sophomore standing or consent of instructor. (3)

An examination of the historical centrality and complicity of law in upholding white supremacy (and concomitant hierarchies of gender, class and sexual orientation). Topics will include: segregation and integration legistlation, affirmative action, hate speech hate crimes, antiracism and whiteness. Graded ABCDE