SSW 5001: Human Oppression: The African-American and Puerto Rican Perspective

Examines economic, political, social and cultural forces operating at global, national and local levels, which generate and maintain oppression based on race and ethnicity in the United States. Focuses on the oppression of the Black and Latino populations in the United States, highlighting the African-American and Puerto Rican experiences and perspectives. It will provide a framework for analyzing and understanding oppression. A historical perspective will be utilized to explore past and current oppression related to race and color, culture and ethnicity, social class, gender, sexual/emotional orientation and religion. Intercultural, intracultural, psychosocial, social and political responses to oppression will be addressed throughout the course. Required course for students in the M.S.W. program. Formerly offered as BASC 5300.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring 2027, Fall 2026

Campuses

Hartford, Stamford

Requirements

Open to Social Work MSW and non-degree students.

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