HS 412F — Social Policy and Management Through the Lens of Equity

Focuses on theories, structures, policies, strategies, and practices that 1) value diversity in every sense; 2) promote inclusion of marginalized peoples in power structures/systems and decision-making; and 3) seek the creation of meaningful belonging. The course is taught from the perspective that race, gender, class, sexuality, and all other categories used to subordinate groups, are social constructions that can be used as diagnostic tools to identify injustice. Students will explore how power, privilege, white supremacy, and other forms of oppression manifest in policy, management, research, and community development and practice strategic tools and techniques that lead to inclusion and equity. Usually offered every semester.