Racial controversies: Original student studies

Presentation Time and Location:  12:00-1:30pm, de Will Hall in Winslow Academic Center


Student Presenters: 


Abstract:

  • Who can say the n-word?
  • Is taking a knee unpatriotic or antiracist?
  • Did anti-Asian hate start with COVID?
  • Should Lasell require the SOC104 Equity & Intersectionality course?
  • Should schools teach Critical Race Theory or ban books about it?
  • Should Native American team names be changed?
  • What should US immigration policy be?

Each student in SOC301 Race & Ethnicity did interviews to gather opinions about one controversial topics. Using brief illustrated PowerPoints, they will reveal who tends to hold which opinions. 


Course: SOC301 Race & Ethnicity


Faculty Sponsor: Professor Betsy Leondar-Wright


NACE Competencies & Core Learning Outcomes

  • NACE: Equity & Inclusion
  • Core: Intercultural Knowledge & Effectiveness