HELP 2026-2027 Catalog (BETA) Cal State East Bay Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Folder (opens a new window)

SW 301 - Race, Gender, and Inequality

1. Understand and apply appropriate theories and concepts, including intersectionality in working with marginalized and oppressed populations
2. Understand, value, and respect multicultural perspectives as well as recognize and apply skills of change/advocacy to conditions of racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, discrimination, and social and economic injustice at the individual, family, community, organizational, and governmental levels
3. Analyze the influences of oppression, institutional racism, and other oppressive structural forces on the cultures of various ethnic/racial, gender, disability, age groups, including values, beliefs, coping strategies, and attitudes toward social service institutions
4. Demonstrate knowledge of issues related to power, oppression, institutional discrimination, and their impact upon practice with diverse urban populations
5. Apply the lens of intersectionality to social problems, social service programs, and agency policies and operations
6. Understand and reflect on the multiple identities and intersecting diversities within oneself and in the larger society
7. Communicate about diversity and social justice issues with fellow students and colleagues through class discussions, papers, and other assignments in an ethical, professional, and appropriate manner

1. Describe the histories, experiences or views of one or more cultural groups.
2. Analyze the overlap or intersection of social identities of oneself and/or other cultural groups (e.g., culture, gender, class, sexuality, religion, disability, immigration status, and/or age).
3. Examine the impact of their own identity on their experiences with and/or views of other cultural groups.