HIST 105 PZ -Latinx and Pacific Islander Soci

Institution: Pitzer

Description: Latina/o and Asian American Pacific Islander (API) social movements have long been considered a driving force behind political, social, and cultural change in the U.S. To think through the history of Latino and API struggles for social justice, this course explores the migration history of each group in relation to shifts in US foreign policy and economic interests in countries of origin. While the experience of migration to the U.S. is a significant factor in the formation of Latina/o and API identity, this course also looks at how the development of race, class, and gender, in the U.S informs the approaches, analysis, and strategies of Latina/o and API social movements. Additionally, this course will highlight how many of these movements in the U.S, from the 1960s and 1970s to the present, have been in dialogue with, and draw inspiration from decolonial and liberation struggles abroad. By the end of the course, students will be able to articulate the key moments, strategies and discourse of Latina/o and API social movements in the U.S. as well as how they intersect with other struggles for justice abroad.

Prerequisite(s): See the current course schedule for registration restrictions.

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