EDUC 422 Race, Class, Gender and Disability in Education
Do schools create or perpetuate race, gender, and social class inequalities? Or do they accomplish their mandate to provide equal education for all? What is the role of schooling in relation to problems of racism, sexism, classism, and disability? Includes study of various theoretical perspectives, research, and everyday practice, with primary focus on contemporary American society. Examines methods for eliminating inequalities in schools and classrooms. Open to all upper-division undergraduates and graduate students interested in examining these issues.