Diversity, Identity, Social Justice: America in Global Perspective

The word “diversity” has become a central part of American political discourse, but what exactly is diversity and what benefits is it supposed to offer? The answer may seem intuitively obvious, but if it were, we wouldn’t have so much rancorous debate about this issue. This course will examine diversity in America and situate the American experience in a global perspective.

Darren Zook teaches in political science and global studies at UC Berkeley. His areas of interest include comparative politics, human rights, international law, and cybersecurity. He has received numerous teaching awards for his creativity in the classroom, and most recently was named as one of the “Top Ten Most Inspiring Professors at UC Berkeley” by the journal College Magazine. He has lectured all around the world and has traveled extensively in the course of his professional work. Zook has published six books, and is currently at work on a research project involving the politics of ice in the era of climate change.

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