Social Justice Warriors: Inequality, Injustice, and Activism from Antiquity to Today
CLST 280
Spring 2023
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We tend to think of social justice as a modern preoccupation, but many Greek and Roman politicians, thinkers, and activists identified and attempted to alleviate issues of inequality, unequal distribution of power, and access to resources. Each week we will explore a divisive issue confronting America today and investigate its roots in antiquity. Topics include political representation, land rights, biological race and slavery, abortion, debt, climate crisis, extinction, deforestation, free speech, and many others.
Through a mixture of historical research and academic roleplaying of moments of political crisis, we will explore the roots of these issues and how ancient societies attempted to navigate them. |
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Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA CLAS |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
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