SOC 376 PROTEST: THE LEGACY OF THE 1960S

An examination of social movements, with emphasis on movements of the 1960s in the United States. This course makes extensive use of documentaries and original source documents, alongside academic analyses, to fully immerse course participants in the era. Specific movements addressed include struggles for civil rights, the women’s liberation movement, and anti-war protests. These subjects form the backdrop for consideration of recent protest activity.