This module examines race and racism through a sociological lens, incorporating historical, domestic, and global contexts while considering various theoretical perspectives. It begins by delving into conceptual discussions surrounding race, addressing definitions of race and ethnicity, and then shifting to examine related issues such as the intersections of race with empire, colonialism, and immigration. The focus then moves to different forms of racism and the role that the state and its institutions play in sustaining these inequalities. In the latter half of the module, we investigate anti-racist movements and responses, including protests and the visual representation of race. The module also presents various theoretical frameworks related to race, advocating for an inclusive sociological canon that recognises the contributions of scholars focused on racial issues.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of key themes, issues and debates relating to the study of racism within the discipline of Sociology.
Analyse and discuss key writings that explore race through the prism of related sociological concepts such as the state, institutions, gender, and class.
Think critically about the theoretical concepts and language necessary to understand and interpret contemporary questions related to race and racism.
