Perspectives on Race, Privilege and Policy
Part 1: This class provides a framework to understand the concept of privilege from the various societal positions that we all have in U.S. society and includes an individual hands-on exercise.
Part 2: View the 30-minute video, “Race: The Power of an Illusion: The House We Live in,” to help understand how previous federal policies have contributed to urban segregation and discrimination. There will be handouts and time for questions/discussion.
Instructor
Janice Staral served as a professor and director of the Social Work Department at Concordia University and Marquette University. She earned a Ph.D. in urban studies from UWM. Her research for her dissertation was conducted at a central city Lutheran ... read more
Date: 2 Wed, Mar 23-30, 2022
Delivery Method: In-person With Livestream
Time: 12:30-1:45pm CT
Location: UWM Hefter Conference Center or view on Zoom
Instructor: Janice Staral
Fee: $15
Program Number: SPRI:146
Registration opens Tue, Jan 11, 2022.