Advanced Seminar in Personality, Clinical, or Social Psychology (390-0-23)

Topic

Psychology of Inequality

Instructors

Michael W. Kraus

Meeting Info

Swift Hall 210: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 11:00AM - 1:30PM

Overview of class

In our world, resources and opportunities have been distributed unequally across time and context. Why does inequality so fundamentally shape our social reality?; why does it seem to persist against efforts to bring about equity and justice?; and how is our psychology involved in this process? This seminar is designed to accomplish two goals: (1) to provide an empirical and historical knowledge base that will help you generate your answers to these questions; and (2) to better understand how social psychologists study inequality. To accomplish these two goals, we will use readings, discussions, and activities to develop our understanding of inequality, and its roots in fundamental aspects of our lives and psychology. Students will read primary course materials and lead class discussions. A written research proposal is submitted at the end of the term.

Class Attributes

Prerequisites apply, see description
Face to face: In person, in campus space

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must complete Psych 301-0 before taking this course.