Hidden Gems: ETH 207–Separate and Unequal: The Continuing Story of Discrimination in America
Published May 3, 2026
A woman with a bullhorn leads a crowd of protestors as they march down a street.
People are treated unfairly for many reasons, such as because of their gender, race, religion, color, where they or their family came from, age, who they love, how they look, how much money they have, how they talk or if they have a disability. When people are treated unfairly for these reasons, it damages their mental health. It makes it harder for them to succeed in life and contribute to society.
In this course, you will examine discrimination, bias and prejudice. You may be surprised to learn that these practices do more than cause social harm; they actively undermine the United States as a world leader and an economic power. In fact, discrimination has cost the U.S. economy approximately $16 trillion over the past 20 years, according to a recent study by Citigroup.
There are ways to combat such ill treatment, move America toward true equality, and transform our nation into one where everyone feels valued, appreciated and welcomed.
Come and be part of the solution!