In Dr. Ertorer’s Identity, Power, & Society course, sociology and honors students collaborated on a project designed to raise awareness about the issues and challenges faced by various social identities. Throughout the semester, students explored how structural inequalities, social expectations, and cultural narratives shape peoples lived experiences.
Working in small groups, students researched several key topics, including racial microaggressions, the experiences of immigrants, the mental health pressures faced by student-athletes, and women’s reproductive rights. Each group analyzed research, case studies, and personal narratives to better understand the realities behind these issues.
Students took action to raise awareness within our campus community by tabling, collecting petitions, interviewing students, and creating educational videos, pamphlets, and presentations across campus. The project offered students a meaningful way to connect classroom learning with real social issues, encouraging them to think critically and consider the role they can play in promoting awareness and understanding within their own communities.
