As our world becomes more unequal, it’s important to learn about the origins and effects of social injustice. These courses will help you understand the systemic causes of inequality and explore ways to challenge and change them. You’ll examine case studies from around the globe and develop skills in research, critical thinking, and effective communication. With this knowledge, you’ll be better prepared to take action against inequality and make a difference in your community.
Fighting for Equality: 1950–2018 is a free online history course offered by Columbia University in the United States. Self-paced, the class can be completed at a rate that is convenient and manageable for each student who enrolls. The instructor does recommend that the class be completed over a 10-week period with students devoting about two to three hours each week to watching the lecture videos and completing readings, assignments and quizzes. This course can be taken as a standalone class, but it is also the final course in the university’s Women Have Always Worked series that focuses on gender equality in the United States.
