UISS 135D - Systems of Oppression: Our Binary Code

3 credit(s) High Impact Practice: Diversity
In this course, we will critically examine systems of oppression through an interdisciplinary, intersectional, and social-justice lens. The course approaches systems of oppression through socially constructed binaries that privilege some groups and oppress others. Several systems of oppression, which may include but are not limited to racism, sexism, classism, ableism, and religion, will be explored in the course. Each category of oppression will be presented in three different ways-context, voices, and “breaking the binary” (strategies for change). “Context” allows us to participate in class activities, discussion of the readings, and lectures. “Voices” allows us to listen to community organizations/individuals who are addressing oppression in their work. “Breaking the binary” allows us to take a leadership role in providing strategies for change based on the readings, conversations with community partners, and research. “Breaking the binary” will occur both inside and outside the classroom.

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