What I Have Learned

Throughout the semester I have learned about the issues of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, and class to name a few, as well as how all of these things shape American culture. One important thing that I have learned is that these topics overlap heavily and to understand one you must also have an understanding of the rest. I was also introduced to the concept of the "other", something i was unfamiliar with. I learned how social construction can shape a person's life and can hinder their ability to participate in society. Overall, this class helped to teach me a lot about how our culture has become what it has and how that has impacted the people of America