LAW 7433 - Race, Ethnicity, and the Law.

2 to 3 Credit Hours

LAW 6000 recommended but not required.

Description
This is an elective course. Race has played a central role in American law from the Constitutional Convention through the civil rights movement to debates on affirmative action. This course will look at the evolution of “race” as a legal construct and its relation to ethnicity in our legal system. Examining cases, statutes, and analysis from diverse viewpoints, the course will consider the concept of a “colorblind” legal system in light of these historical developments.