Hello everyone,

My name is George Baxter, I am a junior in Mather House studying sociology, and I am delighted to be taking this class with you all! My interests within the subject comprise urban poverty and the multiple manifestations of inequality across lines of race, gender, and sexuality. Hailing from London, England, I am interested in exploring the ways in which racial divisions present themselves in urban USA, in comparison to my observations of major cities in the UK. Furthermore I am looking to understand how each nations’ racial histories have led them to where they are now – and I shouldn’t forget to mention that this course was highly recommended by a very close friend of mine! These things, coupled with the engaging and extensive syllabus of topics that we will cover, led me to enrolling in this course.

Outside of the classroom, I have spent my time at Harvard in theater, however I’m taking an (albeit not too sharp) turn towards other interests and activities. I’ll be working on the fashion board for Eleganza, working with Mission Hill Afterschool Program, and hope to be singing with the University Choir (wish me luck, final audition today!). I look forward to a fascinating, engaging, and imperative educational experience with you all this semester!