Psychology

PSYC 153 The Psychology of Poverty and Social Class

Examines how social class shapes attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Emphasis is placed on structural barriers and their impact on the well-being of low-income groups. Strategies for reducing classist discrimination, improving interclass relations, and strengthening social policy are discussed.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100, or anthropology, community studies, economics, legal studies, politics, sociology, or feminist studies majors.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Winter

Instructor

Heather Bullock