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ASTR 60Antiracism in Physics and Astronomy

4 units · ASTR · UC San Diego

How racism manifests and is sustained by the ideas, practices, and structures of modern physics and astronomy, and how to create antiracist interventions. Topics include the history of scientific racism, how racism and science remain entwined through language, community, visibility, and practices, how racial barriers to participation are sustained, and examining effective practices to address barriers and build inclusive communities in the physical sciences.

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Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.