SOC 235 — SOC-235. Sociology of Latinos in the U.S.. 3 Credits
LECT 45 hrs This course uses sociological theory and concepts to examine the experience of Latinos in the contemporary U.S. It analyzes forces that impact migration from sending countries and communities, as well as receiving communities in the U.S. The course explores Chicano and broader Latino social movements, patterns of Latino settlement in the U.S., and the heterogeneity of Latinos in the U.S. as described through differences in national origin and generational differences. It examines the interaction of Latinos with broader societal institutions such as economy, political system, family, housing and communities, religion, education, and health care. The course will locate Latinos within a broader society structured through categories of race, ethnicity, and gender.