BA in Ethnic Studies in Eugene United States | University of Oregon

Our department examines how race intersects with various social factors like gender, class, sexuality, migration, indigenous rights, and colonial legacies. Together with students, we analyze and challenge manifestations of white supremacy throughout history and in contemporary society. Our scope extends beyond U.S. racial dynamics to include global migrations and diasporas shaped by the slave trade, colonial settlement, and globalization.
After completing this program, students will be able to:
Comprehend how race and ethnicity relate to power structures and inequality, particularly through intersections with class, gender, immigration, indigenous identity, and sexuality, Describe the historical and current mechanisms of white dominance and supremacist culture that establish legal, economic, social, and political hierarchies across racial and ethnic groups, Demonstrate knowledge of racial formation for at least two U.S. communities (with relevant transnational contexts) from these options: Native Americans, African American and other Black populations, Chicana/os and Latina/os, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders, Evaluate conflicts, tensions, and successful coalition-building efforts among racial groups, Assess cultural works created by and representing communities of color, particularly as they reflect power dynamics.