What is the Anti-Racism Education Core Attribute?
What Does Anti-Racism Mean?
As defined by a group of faculty on the subcommittee, anti-racism is:
- The ongoing process of naming, analyzing, evaluating, and imagining ways to change systems of racism. This includes colorism, colonialism, casteism, and other mechanisms that discriminate against people on the basis of racial/ethnic identities whose meanings are constructed and assigned by society. The defining characteristic of course experiences that will fulfill the ARE core requirement is the presence of sustained civil dialogue about race/ethnicity, systemic racism, and antiracist ideas and actions.
What is Pace’s Unique Approach to Anti-Racism Education?
Grassroots Movement
The development of this requirement occurred through consultation with multiple student groups and faculty, rather than being imposed from the top-down. In the summer of 2020 and in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, the Black Student Union at Pace publicized a list of demands, including a desire to have two required classes to address racism. A subcommittee of the Dyson Curriculum Committee, comprised of faculty who have worked on topics of race, racism, and various types of disparities, created a proposal to require two anti-racism education courses as “floating” attributes, meaning that they could be “attached” to courses in one’s majors, minors, or Core requirements. In May 2021, the faculty voted to approve in a landslide victory.
Flexible and Distinctive Approach
Courses on anti-racism education must meet at least one of these five learning objectives. Not all of these are required so there is not one prescribed right way to teach anti-racism. This allows for professors to approach anti-racism in different ways appropriate to their classes, subjects, and schools.
- Option 1 Inequalities: You will learn about how to analyze race/ethnicity as a category and to use empirical evidence to assess policies, outcomes, or decisions that are shaped by or that shape race/ethnic group
- Option 2 Knowledge-Making: You will learn how race/ethnicity shapes a discipline/field of study
- Option 3 Intersectionality: You will learn how race/ethnicity intersects with other social identities and experiences
- Option 4 Change-making: You will learn about anti-racism as a set of skills/competencies that one can use as tools in the workplace or for a social justice cause, such as a normative commitment to eliminate racism
- Option 5 Black, Indigenous, People of Color Contributions: You will receive exposure to a variety of perspectives, such as with guest speakers, or discuss text, knowledge, and culture produced by those most impacted by inequalities.
Multiple Possibilities
At Pace, anti-racism education links understandings/analysis of race with multiple other constructs, systems, and contexts to better understand various events and structures as well as to better understand the experiences of members of our communities. When you hear the words “anti-racism education,” you may say: “but what about x group,” or “I care about inequalities and injustice, but I don’t understand or do anti-racism.” At Pace, we have an invitational, holistic approach! Please take a look at the topics that anti-racism education curricula can include.
- Casteism
- Colorism
- Anti-Asian racism
- Anti-Black racism
- Anti-immigrantism
- Colonialism and settler colonialism
- Orientalism
- Xenophobia
- Any systems of racial/ethnic segregation and hierarchy or processes of “racialization” (using racist tactics/ideas/ideologies to construct differences even if groups are not necessarily parts of different races or ethnicities)
- Apartheid
- White supremacy
- Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of religious and/or group-based discrimination
- Overlapping inequities in various contexts
- Disability and race
- Gender/sexuality and race
- Class, poverty, economic development, and race
- Religious discrimination and race
- Language, ethnicity, and race
- Constructions of race, ethnicity, and “purity” and “superiority” in different geopolitical contexts (studies in Eurasia, Latin America, East Asia, Middle East and North Africa, South Asia, central African region, Israel and Palestine, etc.) and different historical periods as well as transnational spaces
What are the Benefits for Students?
- Student Success: Anti-racism education curricula prompt instructors to design classes in ways that focus on student success for all. Studies show:
- Increased attention to the value of the diversity (of all types) of student populations increases the positive outcomes and experiences of all students.
- Elements of anti-racism education curricula create space and opportunity for instructors to innovatively and intentionally explore the differential impacts of different types of course structures. For example, more active learning (preparatory assignments; in-class engagement to talk about the material; review assignments) is helpful for first generation students but also sets up all students to succeed and take ownership of their educational journeys.
- Career Readiness: Integrating anti-racism education curricula helps students prepare for and influence the future world of work. More universities are framing DEI/anti-racism as a “competency” necessary for career readiness.
What will happen in ARE courses?
- You might learn about how to analyze race as a category and to use empirical evidence to assess policies, outcomes, or decisions that are shaped by or that shape race
- You might learn about anti-racism as a normative commitment to eliminate racism
- You might receive exposure to a variety of perspectives, such as with guest speakers
- You might learn about anti-racism is about a set of skills/competencies that one can use as tools in the workplace or for a social justice cause
Anti-Racism Education (ARE) Courses Offered
Please select a semester below to view a full list of Anti-Racism Education (ARE) courses offered or contact Luke Cantarella at lcantarella@pace.edu for information.
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Title: Introduction to Anthropology
CRN: 22111
Course: ANT 101
Professor: Matthew HutchesonTitle: Global Culture and Local Identities
CRN: 22517
Course: ANT 108
Professor: Judith PajoTitle: Video I
CRN: 22313
Course: ART 289
Professor: Jillian McDonaldTitle: Biochemistry
CRN: 21195
Course: CHE 326
Professor: Eric ChangTitle: Mindfulness and Cultural Intelligence
CRN: 21348
Course: CHP 180
Professor: Sophie KaufmanTitle: Writing for Electronic Media
CRN: 23667
Course: CMS 226
Professor: Aarti MaharajTitle: Intro to Language & Linguistic
CRN: 21818
Course: ENG 205
Professor: Kristen Di GennaroTitle: Intro to Language & Linguistic
CRN: 23299
Course: ENG 205
Professor: Kristen Di GennaroTitle: Multiple Environmental Knowledges
CRN: 22118
Course: ENV 265
Professor: Anne ToomeyTitle: Multiple Environmental Knowledges
CRN: 22691
Course: ENV 265
Professor: Anne ToomeyTitle: Multiple Environmental Knowledges
CRN: 23575
Course: ENV 265
Professor: Anne ToomeyTitle: Theories of Film
CRN: 22329
Course: FSS 383
Professor: Ruth JohnstonTitle: Africa: An Historical Survey
CRN: 20565
Course: HIS 132
Professor: Patricia Gloster-CoatesTitle: Introduction to Literature, Culture and Media
CRN: 21512
Course: LIT 205
Professor: Erica JohnsonTitle: History of Mathematics
CRN: 22641
Course: MAT 260
Professor: Brian EvansTitle: History of Mathematics
CRN: 23178
Course: MAT 260
Professor: Brian EvansTitle: Special Topics: Contours of Black Entrepreneurship in America
CRN: 23262
Course: MGT 397D
Professor: Tamara KellyTitle: Intro to Peace & Justice Study
CRN: 22133
Course: PJS 101
Professor: Elena MarmoTitle: Intro to Peace & Justice Study
CRN: 21106
Course: PJS 101
Professor: Erin MysoglandTitle: Intro to Peace & Justice Study
CRN: 23218
Course: PJS 101
Professor: Elena MarmoTitle: Lifespan Development Psychology
CRN: 21881
Course: PSY 375
Professor: Brenna Hassinger-DasTitle: Social Research Methods
CRN: 22063
Course: SOC 380
Professor: Amy FoersterTitle: Intro to Women's & Gender Studies
CRN: 20821
Course: WS 115
Professor: M. MilksTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 23789
Course: WS 166
Professor: Erin MysoglandTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 21657
Course: WS 166
Professor: Elodie SilbersteinTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 22276
Course: WS 166
Professor: Elodie SilbersteinTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 22277
Course: WS 166
Professor: Elodie Silberstein -
Title: Intro to American Studies
CRN: 72222
Course: AMS 102
Professor: Tim AndersonTitle: Intro to American Studies
CRN: 72231
Course: AMS 102
Professor: Denolyn CarrollTitle: Intro to American Studies
CRN: 72204
Course: AMS 102
Professor: Mignonette ChiuTitle: Intro to American Studies
CRN: 72521
Course: AMS 102
Professor: Denolyn CarrollTitle: Introduction to Anthropology
CRN: 71552
Course: ANT 101
Professor: Matthew HutchesonTitle: Introduction to Anthropology
CRN: 72830
Course: ANT 101
Professor: Matthew HutchesonTitle: Global Culture and Local Identities
CRN: 71987
Course: ANT 108
Professor: Judith PajoTitle: Intro to Museum & Curatorial Studies
CRN: 72666
Course: ART 180
Professor: Sarah CunninghamTitle: Video I
CRN: 72672
Course: ART 289
Professor: Jillian McDonaldTitle: Genetics
CRN: 70284
Course: BIO 231
Professor: Matthew MarcelloTitle: Evolutionary Biology
CRN: 73432
Course: BIO 305
Professor: Erika CrispoTitle: Mindfulness-Based Stress Rdctn
CRN: 72904
Course: CHP 190
Professor: Sophie KaufmanTitle: Writing for Electronic Media
CRN: 71857
Course: COS 226
Professor: Aarti MaharajTitle: Digital Youth Activism
CRN: 73040
Course: COS 250
Professor: Marcella SzablewiczTitle: Intro to Language & Linguistic
CRN: 71704
Course: ENG 205
Professor: Kristen Di GennaroTitle: Intro to Language & Linguistic
CRN: 73489
Course: ENG 205
Professor: Kristen Di GennaroTitle: Growth of the English Language
CRN: 72708
Course: ENG 304
Professor: Kristen Di GennaroTitle: Environmental Justice
CRN: 73456
Course: ENV 245
Professor: Michael FinewoodTitle: Environmental Justice
CRN: 73616
Course: ENV 245
Professor: Michael FinewoodTitle: Topic: Finance & Society
CRN: 72956
Course: FIN 396H
Professor: P.V. ViswanathTitle: Imgs of Wmn in Frnch Lit & Flm
CRN: 73535
Course: FRE 162
Professor: Adelia Williams-LubitzTitle: Topics in Horror
CRN: 72731
Course: FIN 396H
Professor: Catherine ZimmerTitle: US Civilization Since 1877
CRN: 71470
Course: HIS 112
Professor: Timothy CollinsTitle: Culture/History -Black America
CRN: 70528
Course: HIS 271
Professor: Patricia Gloster-CoatesTitle: Topic: Ethics in Action
CRN: 72740
Course: INT 295B
Professor: Len Mitchell & Susan MaxamTitle: Intro to Lit, Culture & Media
CRN: 72228
Course: LIT 205
Professor: Erica JohnsonTitle: Intro to Lit, Culture & Media
CRN: 74029
Course: LIT 205
Professor: Stephanie HsuTitle: Intro to Lit, Culture & Media
CRN: 73494
Course: LIT 205
Professor: Sarah BlackwoodTitle: Literature of African Peoples
CRN: 73495
Course: LIT 211P
Professor: Ellease OseyeTitle: Amrcn Lit: Harlem Renaissance
CRN: 73613
Course: LIT 342H
Professor: Ama WattleyTitle: American Drama
CRN: 73499
Course: LIT 349
Professor: Sid RayTitle: History of Mathematics
CRN: 72555
Course: MAT 260
Professor: Brian EvansTitle: History of Mathematics
CRN: 73984
Course: MAT 260
Professor: Brian EvansTitle: The Digital Newsroom
CRN: 72650
Course: MCA 313
Professor: Kate FinkTitle: Managing Entertainment Project
CRN: 71693
Course: MGT 371
Professor: Jeff RebudalTitle: Intro to Peace & Justice Study
CRN: 71424
Course: PJS 101
Professor: Erin MysoglandTitle: Intro to Peace & Justice Study
CRN: 71672
Course: PJS 101
Professor: Elena MarmoTitle: Intro to Peace & Justice Study
CRN: 71757
Course: PJS 101
Professor: Elena MarmoTitle: Topic: Racial Justice
CRN: 74012
Course: PJS 296R
Professor: Garrett FitzGeraldTitle: Intro to Intrntl Relations
CRN: 73507
Course: POL 114
Professor: Meghana NayakTitle: Glb Pltcs of Dsrmnt Arms Cntrl
CRN: 72899
Course: POL 297L
Professor: Matthew BoltonTitle: Reconciltn & Transitnl Justice
CRN: 71171
Course: POL 326
Professor: Emily WeltyTitle: Intrsctnl Critical Lbrtn Psy
CRN: 72844
Course: PSY 207
Professor: Lisa RosenthalTitle: Lifespan Dvlpmnt Psychology
CRN: 72336
Course: PSY 375
Professor: Brenna Hassinger-DasTitle: Understanding Schools
CRN: 72121
Course: TCH 201
Professor: Sharon MedowTitle: Emergent and Early Literacy
CRN: 72492
Course: TCH 310
Professor: Elizabeth SmithTitle: Emergent and Early Literacy
CRN: 73917
Course: TCH 310
Professor: Elizabeth SmithTitle: Undrstndng Lngg, Cltr, & Edctn
CRN: 72914
Course: TCH 452
Professor: Laura KaplanTitle: Undrstndng Lngg, Cltr, & Edctn
CRN: 72768
Course: TCH 452
Professor: Tasha DarbesTitle: Intro to Women's & Gender St
CRN: 71439
Course: WS 115
Professor: Rachel SimonTitle: Intro to Women's & Gender St
CRN: 72025
Course: WS 115
Professor: Rachel SimonTitle: Intro to Women's & Gender St
CRN: 73222
Course: WS 115
Professor: M. MilksTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 71903
Course: WS 166
Professor: Jessica MarshallTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 72371
Course: WS 166
Professor: Elodie SilbersteinTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 72193
Course: WS 166
Professor: Elodie SilbersteinTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 72843
Course: WS 166
Professor: Elodie SilbersteinTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 72843
Course: WS 166
Professor: Stephanie DesiatoTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 73622
Course: WS 166
Professor: Stephanie DesiatoTitle: Gender, Race and Class
CRN: 71907
Course: WS 166
Professor: Jessica MarshallTitle: Science Fiction and Gender
CRN: 72844
Course: WS 289
Professor: Nancy ReaginTitle: Crtve Wrtng for Social Justice
CRN: 72846
Course: WS 297Y
Professor: M. MilksTitle: Lang, Ltrcy, and Glbl Prspctvs
CRN: 73699
Course: EDG 609
Professor: Laura Kaplan
How Can Faculty Get Involved?
- By attending workshops with the Faculty Center. Contact Luke Cantarella at lcantarella@pace.edu to learn about anti-racism content and pedagogical development opportunities.
- By applying to have the ARE attribute assigned to one’s classes. View the Antiracist Education (ARE) Faculty Resources for application information and more details.
- By consulting and contributing to the faculty "Knowledge Repository (DOCX)” about the latest research regarding anti-racism and various disciplines.
Please see the University's Strategic Plan on becoming an Anti-Racist Institution.