PSYC 16 INTRODUCTION TO CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY

3 Units 3 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU, UC
Recommended Preparation: PSYC 1
An introduction to the field of cross-cultural psychology. Focuses on the social and psychological impact of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disability. Special emphasis is given to research on African American, Latina/o, Asian American, Native American, Middle Eastern American, and Jewish cultures among other minority groups in America. Topics include stereotyping, institutional racism and discrimination, “reverse discrimination”, ageism, and sexism.
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