PSYC 142: Oppression/Liberation
University of California, Santa Cruz
Provides theoretical frameworks for understanding interlocking systems of oppression from the perspective of "the oppressed" as well as "the oppressor" nationally and internationally. Goes beyond mainstream (traditional) psychology and emphasizes critical psychological perspectives that include micro- and macro-level theories of oppression; importance of ideology in oppressive systems; and theories of social change and liberation across contexts.
Average GPA: 3.62
Grade distribution records: 448 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 60 | 13.4% |
| A | 200 | 44.6% |
| A- | 61 | 13.6% |
| B+ | 25 | 5.6% |
| B | 28 | 6.3% |
| B- | 16 | 3.6% |
| C+ | 8 | 1.8% |
| C | 10 | 2.2% |
| C- | 1 | 0.2% |
| D | 1 | 0.2% |
| F | 9 | 2.0% |
| P | 19 | 4.2% |
| NP | 2 | 0.4% |
| S | 1 | 0.2% |
| W | 4 | 0.9% |
Based on 448 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Robert D Majzler 420 students, Average GPA 3.63
- Sylvane Vaccarino-Ruiz 28 students, Average GPA 3.42