Psychology

PSYC153 The Psychology of Poverty and Social Class

Examines how social class shapes attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Emphasis is placed on structural barriers and their impact on the well-being of low-income groups. Strategies for reducing classist discrimination, improving interclass relations, and strengthening social policy are discussed.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): PSYC 100, or anthropology, community studies, economics, legal studies, politics, sociology, or feminist studies majors.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Winter

Instructor

Heather Bullock