This course will analyze historical experiences and relations among various racial, religious, national, and gender groups as they interact with racism, ethnocentrism, and class in the U.S. and the world. It will also examine social justice movements in relation to ethnic and racial groups in the United States to provide a basis for a better understanding of the socio-economic, cultural and political conditions among key social groups. Successful students will be able to analyze racial and ethnic relations using theories, literature, and current events.