Common developmental challenges and adaptation strategies of U.S. ethnic groups stressed. Intended for students with previous courses in both psychology and ethnic studies. Socioeconomic conditions, education, cultural change, the family, gender relations, and political experiences are examined. Includes a field internship option. This course examines how Latino and multiracial communities have become mosaics of competing land interests and demographic transformations.
Attention is given to current literature on growth coalitions and urban restructuring.
The class will study examples of building community and participatory action research. A field internship option is offered as part of the course. Rural and Urban Ethnic Movements. Practical examples are drawn from the farm labor movement and growth coalitions. Attention is given to current literature on social movements, urban restructuring, and farm labor organizing.