This seminar is an introduction to the concepts of race, gender, and sexuality in the American political system. It will focus on the fundamental institutions and processes involved in our system of government, with a focus on the concepts of civil rights and liberties as they pertain to the overarching topics of discussion. Emphasis will be placed on the inherent inequalities found within the structures, rules, and processes of the American political system. The class will also move outside the borders of the United States to consider some of these same concepts in other countries to provide a comparison of how states deal with majority-minority relations and inequalities in their governmental systems. The class will consider how the contemporary issues that relate to race, gender, and sexuality apply to the Army and how they impact the Army officer.
