Hidden Gems: ETH 207–Separate and Unequal: The Continuing Story of Discrimination in America
A woman with a bullhorn leads a crowd of protesters as they march down a street.
Discrimination takes many forms. Unfair treatment based on gender, race, religion, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, looks, economics, speech patterns, disability—and the numerous other categories into which we divide human beings—takes its toll on people's mental health and their ability to be successful and contribute to the common good.
In this course, you will examine discrimination, bias and prejudice. You may be surprised to learn that discriminatory practices harm the United States as a world leader and as an economic power. Yes, discrimination costs our country's economy—to the tune of $16 trillion over the past 20 years, according to a recent study by U.S. banking giant Citigroup.
There are ways to combat such ill treatment, move America toward true equality, and transform our nation into one where everyone feels valued, appreciated and welcomed. Come and be part of the solution!