Introduction to Social Identities and Systems Thinking

Quarters
Fall Open
Location
Olympia
Class Standing
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Arita Balaram
Power and interests affect our human experiences, understandings, and our attempts at change. Power is multifaceted; it is both material and psychological. In this course, we will examine society and culture as they relate to categorizations of power and difference. Using a critical psychology lens, we will integrate knowledge of the self with knowledge of social factors that influence our lives and communities. More specifically, we will confront beliefs and practices that enable systemic oppression to persist over time. This course will provide a historical foundation for students to understand contemporary relationships between social identities and systems of oppression.
Class will consist of 2 hours of synchronous instruction each week, plus 6 hours of asynchronous work and additional assignments.
This offering is the first of two classes that comprise the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate at Evergreen. Courses must be taken in sequential order.
Anticipated Credit Equivalencies:

4 - Systems Thinking

4 - Social Psychology

Registration

Academic Details

This offering is connected to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate at Evergreen. For more information visit: https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/professional-continuing-education/d…

Psychology, sociology, community organizing

8
25
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

Schedule

Fall
2025
Open
Remote (F)

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Evening
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Olympia